1
: in a rich manner
a richly decorated room
a richly illustrated book
2
: in full measure : amply
praise richly deserved
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The room was richly decorated.
They were richly rewarded for their efforts.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
But the brownie base itself is still richly chocolatey and tender.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Gallarzo richly deserved the 75-month sentence imposed by Judge Maloney.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
There is just something about the autumnal colors on Morgan Laszlo’s set, as richly lit by Seojung Jang.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Richly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/richly. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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