Definition of rich
1 : having abundant possessions and especially material wealth
2a : having high value or qualityb : well supplied or endowed a city rich in traditions
3 : magnificently impressive : sumptuous
4a : vivid and deep in color a rich redb : full and mellow in tone and quality a rich voicec : having a strong fragrance rich perfumes
5 : highly productive or remunerative a rich mine
6a : having abundant plant nutrients rich soilb : highly seasoned, fatty, oily, or sweet rich foodsc : high in the combustible component a rich fuel mixtured : high in some component cholesterol-rich foods
7a : entertaining; also : laughableb : meaningful, significant rich allusionsc : lush rich meadows
8 : pure or nearly pure rich lime
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Examples of rich in a Sentence
Her investments have made her rich.
The dictionary is a rich source of information.
a rich and spicy soup
The food was a little too rich for me.
Their country has a rich cultural heritage.
This area has a rich history.
She has a rich vocabulary.
Recent Examples of rich from the Web
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Those doctors were fraudulent, getting rich off the fears of people like my parents.
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Despite what its name would suggest, the Big Bang is not owned by a rich, horny 14-year-old boy.
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Charlie eventually retired as a master sergeant after a 20-year career, then started a banking career in Newport, an island community with a strong military presence and reputation as a rich people’s playground.
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That even could allow richer plans intended for the chronically ill to drop coverage of prescription drugs, mental illness, maternity care or other items.
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DDC embraces decadence with rich food, free-flowing cocktails, endless oysters, and a raucous afterparty.
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Guests will find plenty of silk and woven fabrics, glass lamps and Venetian furniture in rich shades of blue.
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Though unconfirmed, the revelation is a public relations boon for Sharp Grossmont Hospital, which seems to be gaining a reputation as a birth place for the rich and famous.
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A. Broward County has a long and rich history in innovation.
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Origin and Etymology of rich
Middle English riche, from Old English rīce; akin to Old High German rīhhi rich, Old English rīce kingdom, Old High German rīhhi, noun; all from prehistoric Germanic words borrowed from Celt words akin to Old Irish rí (genitive ríg) king — more at royal
Synonym Discussion of rich
RICH Defined for English Language Learners
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: having a lot of money and possessions
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: very expensive and beautiful, impressive, etc.
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: having or supplying a large amount of something that is wanted or needed
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