as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
the richness of the irony—I had just contributed to the political campaign of a multimillionaire—was too much for me to ignore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of richness
The color combination feels subtle and soft but also brings depth and richness thanks to the layering of neutral tones.
—
Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
In fact, a good steak often needs little more than salt to enhance its natural richness.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Burgundy and gray both share a richness and matte softness, so their pairing here is intuitive.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Top with the parsley, which adds necessary freshness to counter the richness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
This recipe uses cream cheese instead of mayonnaise for extra richness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Bruichladdich says the whisky opens with notes of honeyed oats, buttery shortbread, hazelnuts, and nutmeg, then moves into orange zest, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée richness, and a subtle salty coastal note on the palate.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radish slices on the side add a welcome freshness to balance the richness and heat.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
In fact, a good steak often needs little more than salt to enhance its natural richness.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Burgundy and gray both share a richness and matte softness, so their pairing here is intuitive.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Top with the parsley, which adds necessary freshness to counter the richness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
This recipe uses cream cheese instead of mayonnaise for extra richness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Bruichladdich says the whisky opens with notes of honeyed oats, buttery shortbread, hazelnuts, and nutmeg, then moves into orange zest, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée richness, and a subtle salty coastal note on the palate.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radish slices on the side add a welcome freshness to balance the richness and heat.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
-
Near the end of the play, Majok’s script becomes, like Mann’s score, flatter and broader in its messaging, losing some of its sharpness of observation, and the humor that characterizes Kaysen’s memoir fades.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
-
These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
Ghirri’s essays teem with allusions to art history, and two of the more striking large Polaroids invoked paintings by the artist’s favorite old masters, though the homages inclined less toward reverence than tart irony.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
-
And yet, there’s an irony at the heart of Tools for Humanity that’s difficult to ignore.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
