richly

adverb

rich·​ly ˈrich-lē How to pronounce richly (audio)
Synonyms of richlynext
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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Filled with richly varied locales and only three hours ahead of Central Standard Time, Brazil seemed tailor-made. María Cristina Lalonde, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 Traditionally eaten on New Year's Day—whether cooked with black-eyed peas or collard greens—this richly marbled cut of pork is both a comfort food and tradition. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025 Your personal number may be higher, Bengen says, during periods when stocks aren’t too richly valued and when inflation is at low to moderate levels. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for richly

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of richly was before the 12th century

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“Richly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/richly. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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richly

adverb
rich·​ly ˈrich-lē How to pronounce richly (audio)
1
: in a rich manner
richly dressed
2
: in full measure : amply
richly deserved

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