rich

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Definition of rich

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1 : having abundant possessions and especially material wealth

2a : having high value or quality

b : well supplied or endowed a city rich in traditions

3 : magnificently impressive : sumptuous

4a : vivid and deep in color a rich red

b : full and mellow in tone and quality a rich voice

c : having a strong fragrance rich perfumes

5 : highly productive or remunerative a rich mine

6a : having abundant plant nutrients rich soil

b : highly seasoned, fatty, oily, or sweet rich foods

c : high in the combustible component a rich fuel mixture

d : high in some component cholesterol-rich foods

7a : entertaining also : laughable

b : meaningful, significant rich allusions

c : lush rich meadows

8 : pure or nearly pure rich lime

Rich

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Definition of Rich (Entry 2 of 2)

Adrienne Cecile 1929–2012 American poet

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Adjective

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance. rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires. became rich through shrewd investing wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things. wealthy landowners affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth. an affluent society opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people. an opulent mansion

Examples of rich in a Sentence

Adjective 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.

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