richly

rich·ly

adv \ˈrich-lē\

Definition of RICHLY

1

: in a rich manner

2

: in full measure : amply <praise richly deserved>

Examples of RICHLY

1. The room was richly decorated.
2. They were richly rewarded for their efforts.

Origin of RICHLY

Middle English richely, from Old English rīclīce, from rīce rich

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to RICHLY

Synonyms: expensively, extravagantly, fatly, grandly, large, lavishly, luxuriously, opulently, palatially, plushly, high, sumptuously

Antonyms: austerely, humbly, modestly, plainly, simply

Related Words: imposingly, impressively, magnificently, splendidly; grandiosely, ostentatiously, pompously, pretentiously; affluently, comfortably, fine, wealthily; immoderately, indulgently, intemperately, prodigally, wantonly, wastefully

Near Antonyms: unpretentiously; cheaply, economically, frugally, inexpensively, meagerly, poorly, skimpily, sparely, sparingly, thriftily; conservatively, moderately, prudently, reasonably, restrainedly, sensibly, temperately

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