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单词 richness
释义

rich

adjective

ˈrich How to pronounce rich (audio)
1
: having abundant possessions and especially material wealth
2
a
: having high value or quality
b
: well supplied or endowed
a city rich in traditions
3
: magnificently impressive : sumptuous
4
a
: vivid and deep in color
a rich red
b
: full and mellow in tone and quality
a rich voice
c
: having a strong fragrance
rich perfumes
5
: highly productive or remunerative
a rich mine
6
a
: having abundant plant nutrients
rich soil
b
: highly seasoned, fatty, oily, or sweet
rich foods
c
: high in the combustible component
a rich fuel mixture
d
: high in some component
cholesterol-rich foods
7
a
: entertaining
also : laughable
b
: meaningful, significant
rich allusions
c
: lush
rich meadows
8
: pure or nearly pure
rich lime
richness noun

Synonyms

  • affluent
  • deep-pocketed
  • fat
  • fat-cat
  • flush
  • loaded
  • moneyed
  • monied
  • opulent
  • silk-stocking
  • wealthy
  • well-endowed
  • well-fixed
  • well-heeled
  • well-off
  • well-to-do
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Example Sentences

Her investments have made her rich. The dictionary is a rich source of information. a rich and spicy soup The food was a little too rich for me. Their country has a rich cultural heritage. This area has a rich history. She has a rich vocabulary. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English riche, from Old English rīce; akin to Old High German rīhhi rich, Old English rīce kingdom, Old High German rīhhi, noun; all from prehistoric Germanic words borrowed from Celtic words akin to Old Irish (genitive ríg) king — more at royal

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

rich

adjective

ˈrich How to pronounce rich (audio)
richer; richest
1
: having a lot of money and possessions : wealthy
rich people
2
: valuable entry 1 sense 1, expensive
rich robes
3
: well supplied : abundant
The city is rich in tradition.
4
: fertile sense 1
rich soil
5
: containing much sugar, fat, or seasoning
rich food
6
: deep and pleasing in color or tone

Biographical Definition

Rich

biographical name

ˈrich How to pronounce Rich (audio)
Adrienne Cecile 1929–2012 American poet

richness

noun

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

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  • humorousness
  • irony
  • humor
  • funniness
  • comicality
  • drollness
  • comedy
  • enjoyment
  • drollery
  • hilariousness
  • uproariousness
  • whimsicality
  • amusement
  • absurdity
  • comic
  • pleasure
  • ridiculousness
  • playfulness
  • ludicrousness
  • wittiness
  • wryness
  • satire
  • jocularity
  • laughableness
  • fun
  • burlesque
  • farce
  • slapstick
  • jokiness
  • spoof
  • parody
  • waggishness
  • takeoff
  • caricature
  • lampoon
  • jest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pathos
  • sorrow
  • grief
  • misery
  • anguish
  • seriousness
  • gravity
  • agony
  • heartbreak
  • heartache
  • woe
  • torture
  • tribulation
  • torment
  • solemnity
  • solemnness
  • somberness
  • dolor
  • soberness
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