1
: in a rich manner
a richly decorated room
a richly illustrated book
2
: in full measure : amply
praise richly deserved
Examples of richly in a Sentence
The room was richly decorated.
They were richly rewarded for their efforts.
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Collins recommends the Jefferson European and Italian plum for their naturally small form and richly sweet fruit.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Baked Caesar Chicken is deeply savory and richly layered, with a creamy, tangy sauce that echoes classic Caesar dressing.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The need to convert customers into subscribers and to upsell current subscribers to higher service tiers means that Apple’s users are now subject to some of the same kinds of notifications and reminders that so richly annoy PC users in Windows 11.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
While the life term was mandated under federal law, the judge described it as richly deserved for a man who has lived a veritable lifetime of crime.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Baked Caesar Chicken is deeply savory and richly layered, with a creamy, tangy sauce that echoes classic Caesar dressing.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The need to convert customers into subscribers and to upsell current subscribers to higher service tiers means that Apple’s users are now subject to some of the same kinds of notifications and reminders that so richly annoy PC users in Windows 11.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
While the life term was mandated under federal law, the judge described it as richly deserved for a man who has lived a veritable lifetime of crime.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Richly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/richly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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