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richness /ˈrɪtʃnəs /noun [mass noun]1The state of existing in or containing plentiful quantities of something desirable: tropical gardens with an enormous richness of flora and fauna the richness and diversity of human culture...- I can locate all the ingredients of a painting in the richness of the outside world, the world of perception.
- It is not easy to summarise his text in all its richness.
- What's at stake is a cultural richness that is unique in the United States.
1.1The quality of containing a large amount of fat, spices, sugar, etc. the sorrel cuts through the richness of the sauce...- During the medieval period, there was no clear distinction between bread and cake in terms of richness and sweetness.
- Slightly hot peppers such as these often have a flavour of superior richness and interest.
- The complexity and richness of Cantonese cuisine do not permit reducing it to a few dominant flavours.
2The quality of being pleasingly deep or strong: her voice retains a wonderful richness of tone all are amazed at the richness of the colours...- Powdered lapis lazuli and malachite provided richness of colour, and metallic pigments were made from gold, silver, and copper.
- There is a joyous incandescence in the harmonies, a playful energy and a richness of colouration.
- Actual shadows often play an integral role in his asymmetrical compositions, adding tonal richness.
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