rich
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ adjective A1- Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
- Having an intense fatty or sugary flavour. · a rich dish; rich cream or soup; rich pastry; a very rich chocolate cake· 1709-1710, Thomas Baker, Reflections on Learning High sauces and rich spices are fetch'd from the Indies.
- Remunerative.
- Plentiful, abounding, abundant, fulfilling. · a rich treasury; a rich entertainment; a rich crop· rich in fiber; rich in traditions
- Yielding large returns; productive or fertile; fruitful. · rich soil or land; a rich mine
- Composed of valuable or costly materials or ingredients; procured at great outlay; highly valued; precious; sumptuous; costly. · a rich endowment; a rich dress; rich silk or fur; rich presents
- Not faint or delicate; vivid. · a rich red colour
- Very amusing. · The scene was a rich one.· a rich incident or character
Comparative richer · Superlative richest
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The foolish pair, thus hoping to become rich all at once, deprived themselves of the gain of which they were assured day by day.
There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits.
But it seems you have come back rich, my boy,” continued the tailor, looking askance at the handful of gold and silver which Dantès had thrown on the table.
Being naturally great mimics of men’s actions, they showed themselves most apt pupils, and when arrayed in their rich clothes and masks, they danced as well as any of the courtiers.
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