richly

adverb

rich·​ly ˈrich-lē 

1

: in a rich manner

2

: in full measure : amply

praise richly deserved

Synonyms

• expensively
• extravagantly
• fatly
• grandly
• high
• large
• lavishly
• luxuriously
• opulently
• palatially
• plushly
• sumptuously

Examples of richly in a Sentence

The room was richly decorated.

They were richly rewarded for their efforts.

Recent Examples on the Web

When coffee roasters describe their coffee as big, full-bodied, or round, this is a sign of a bean that's desperate to give up its secrets and so is more likely to extract fully and richly. —Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025

The Magnificent Seven are also less richly valued following the recent selloff: Alphabet, for example, trades at 17 times profits estimated over the next 12 months, compared with an average of 21 times over the past decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025

To his left is a pair of colleagues, absorbed in financial matters, richly dressed in fur and silk. —Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

The design is elegant and richly textured: 100 rooms outfitted with Murano chandeliers; cream, gold, and terra-cotta tones; grass cloth lining the walls. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025

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

Kids Definition

richly

adverb

rich·​ly ˈrich-lē 

1

: in a rich manner

richly dressed

2

: in full measure : amply

richly deserved