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   rich

   /riCH/

   adjective

   • 1. having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy: "every day the gap between the rich and the poor widens" Similar wealthyaffluentmoneyedcash richwell offwell-to-dowith deep pocketsprosperousopulentsubstantialpropertiedsilk-stockingmulti-croreinformal:mintedrolling in moneyrolling in itin the moneyloadedstinking richfilthy richwell heeledflushmade of moneyquids inworth a packetworth a bundleon easy streetinformal, dated:oofyOpposite poor
   • ▪ (of a country or region) having valuable natural resources or a successful economy: "rich countries can afford to spend money on the environment"
   • ▪ of expensive materials or workmanship; demonstrating wealth: "rich mahogany furniture" Similar sumptuousopulentluxuriousluxurydeluxepalatiallavishlavishly appointedgorgeoussplendidmagnificentresplendentlushplushcostlyexpensiveupmarketfancystylishelegantexquisitegrandioseinformal:poshritzyswankyplushyclassyglitzyswishswankrare:palatianLucullanOpposite plainausterecheap
   • ▪ generating wealth; valuable: "not all football players enjoy rich rewards from the game"
   • 2. plentiful; abundant: "the nation’s rich and diverse wildlife" Similar plentifulabundantcopiousampleprofuselavishliberalgenerousbountifullargehugegreatbumperoverflowingsuperabundantinfiniteinexhaustibleprolificinformal:lankliterary:bounteousplenteousOpposite meagerpoor
   • ▪ having (a particular thing) in large amounts: "many vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidant vitamins" Similar abounding inwell provided withwell supplied withwell stocked withreplete withabundant inrife withcrammed withcrowded withpacked withjammed withstuffed withteeming withswarming withoverflowing withbursting withbrimful withbrimming withloaded withoverloaded withthick withsolid withinformal:jam-packed withchockablock withchock-full ofchocker with
   • ▪ (of food) containing a large amount of fat, spices, sugar, etc.: "dishes with wonderfully rich sauces" Similar creamyfattybutteryheavyfull-flavoredOpposite lightdelicate
   • ▪ (of drink) full-bodied: "a rich, hoppy beer" Similar full-bodiedheavylusciousrobustopulentbigfruityfatOpposite light
   • ▪ (of the mixture in an internal combustion engine) containing a high proportion of fuel: "crank the engine until it fires and return the mixture to “rich”"
   • 3. producing a large quantity of something: "novels have always been a rich source of material for the film industry"
   • ▪ (of soil or a piece of land) having the properties necessary to produce fertile growth: "the city is surrounded by rich agricultural land" Similar fertileproductivefecundfruitfullusharableOpposite barren
   • ▪ (of a mine or mineral deposit) yielding a large quantity or proportion of precious metal: "one of the richest phosphate mines in the West"
   • 4. (of a color, sound, smell, etc.) pleasantly deep or strong: "his rich bass voice" Similar strongdeepfullintensevividbrilliantwarmvibrantgraphicsonorousfullresonantringingvibrantdeepclearmellowmellifluousmelodiousfull-bodiedstrongboomingfruityrare:mellifluentOpposite delicatepastelthinreedy
   • 5. interesting because full of diversity or complexity: "what a full, rich life you lead!"
   • 6. (of a remark) causing ironic amusement or indignation: informal "these comments are a bit rich coming from a woman with no money worries" Similar preposterousoutrageousunreasonableabsurdironicridiculousludicrouslaughablerisibleinformal:a bit mucha jokea laughpricelessover the topOTTa bit thick

   Word Origin Old Englishrīce ‘powerful, wealthy’, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch rijk and German reich; ultimately from Celtic; reinforced in Middle English by Old French riche ‘rich, powerful’.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rich, from having abundant possessions and wealth to having high quality and value. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of rich.

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   Learn the meaning of rich as an adjective, noun, and suffix in English. Find out how to use rich to describe money, possessions, natural resources, food, colour, sound, smell, taste, and more.

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   Rich definition: having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy. See examples of RICH used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRICH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having a lot of money or valuable possessions: He's the third richest man in the country. They're one of the world's richest nations. He is determined to get rich quickly. Synonym. wealthy. Opposite. poor (NO MONEY) Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. having a lot of money. rich She's one of the richest women in the country.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective rich, which means having a lot of money or property. Find out the synonyms, collocations and idioms related to rich.

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   having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange. adjective. suggestive of or characterized by great expense. “a rich display” synonyms: deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous.

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   rich is the general word; it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight. wealthy suggests permanence, stability, and appropriate surroundings: a wealthy banker. affluent usually suggests a generous amount of income, with a high standard of living and some social prestige and privilege: an affluent family.