adjective
1.
having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
2.
abounding in natural resources: a rich territory.
3.
having wealth or valuable resources (usually followed by in ): a country rich in traditions.
4.
abounding (usually followed by in or with ): a countryside rich in beauty; a design rich with colors.
5.
of great value or worth; valuable: a rich harvest.
6.
(of food) delectably and perhaps unhealthfully spicy, or sweet and abounding in butter or cream: a rich gravy; a rich pastry.
7.
costly, expensively elegant, or fine, as dress or jewels.
8.
sumptuous; elaborately abundant: a rich feast.
9.
using valuable materials or characterized by elaborate workmanship, as buildings or furniture.
10.
abounding in desirable elements or qualities: a man rich in kindness.
11.
(of wine) strong and finely flavored.
12.
(of color) deep, strong, or vivid: rich purple.
13.
full and mellow in tone: rich sounds; a rich voice.
14.
strongly fragrant; pungent: a rich odor.
15.
producing or yielding abundantly: a rich soil.
16.
abundant, plentiful, or ample: a rich supply.
17.
18.
Informal.
a.
highly amusing.
b.
ridiculous; absurd.
noun
19.
( used with a plural verb ) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the ): new tax shelters for the rich.
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English rīce (adj.) ≪ Celtic; cognate with German reich wealthy; akin to Latin rēx, Sanskrit rājan king
before 900; Middle English; Old English rīce (adj.) ≪ Celtic; cognate with German reich wealthy; akin to Latin rēx, Sanskrit rājan king
Related forms
rich·ly, adverb
rich·ness, noun
o·ver·rich, adjective
o·ver·rich·ly, adverb
o·ver·rich·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. well-to-do, moneyed. Rich, wealthy, affluent all indicate abundance of possessions. Rich is the general word; it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight. Wealthy suggests permanence, stability, and appropriate surroundings: a wealthy banker. Affluent usually suggests a generous amount of income, with a high standard of living and some social prestige and privilege: an affluent family. 5. bountiful, copious, luxuriant. 7. precious, high-priced, dear. 12. intense, vibrant. 14. aromatic. 15. fruitful, productive, prolific, luxuriant. 16. bountiful, copious, abounding, bounteous.
1. well-to-do, moneyed. Rich, wealthy, affluent all indicate abundance of possessions. Rich is the general word; it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight. Wealthy suggests permanence, stability, and appropriate surroundings: a wealthy banker. Affluent usually suggests a generous amount of income, with a high standard of living and some social prestige and privilege: an affluent family. 5. bountiful, copious, luxuriant. 7. precious, high-priced, dear. 12. intense, vibrant. 14. aromatic. 15. fruitful, productive, prolific, luxuriant. 16. bountiful, copious, abounding, bounteous.
Antonyms
1–5, 15, 16. poor.
1–5, 15, 16. poor.
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ɪz plural noun
abundant and valuable possessions; wealth.
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rich (rɪtʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj (when postpositive | |
| 1. | a. well supplied with wealth, property, etc; owning much |
| b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the rich | |
| 2. | having an abundance of natural resources, minerals, etc: a land rich in metals |
| 3. | producing abundantly; fertile: rich soil |
| 4. | well supplied (with desirable qualities); abundant (in): a country rich with cultural interest |
| 5. | of great worth or quality; valuable: a rich collection of antiques |
| 6. | luxuriant or prolific: a rich growth of weeds |
| 7. | expensively elegant, elaborate, or fine; costly: a rich display |
| 8. | (of food) having a large proportion of flavoursome or fatty ingredients, such as spices, butter, or cream |
| 9. | having a full-bodied flavour: a rich ruby port |
| 10. | (of a smell) pungent or fragrant |
| 11. | (of colour) intense or vivid; deep: a rich red |
| 12. | (of sound or a voice) full, mellow, or resonant |
| 13. | Compare weak (of a fuel-air mixture) containing a relatively high proportion of fuel |
| 14. | very amusing, laughable, or ridiculous: a rich joke; a rich situation |
| —n | |
| 15. | See riches |
| [Old English rīce (originally of persons: great, mighty), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Celtic (compare Old Irish rī king)] | |
| Rich (rɪtʃ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Adrienne. born 1929, US poet and feminist writer; her volumes of poetry include Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law (1963) and Diving Into the Wreck (1973) |
| 2. | Buddy, real name Bernard Rich. 1917--87, US jazz drummer and band leader |
| riches (ˈrɪtʃɪz) | |
| —pl n | |
| wealth; an abundance of money, valuable possessions, or property | |
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Word Origin & History
rich
O.E. rice "wealthy, powerful, mighty," from P.Gmc. *rikijaz (cf. O.N. rikr, O.H.G. rihhi "ruler, powerful, rich," O.Fris. rike, Du. rijk, Ger. reich "rich," Goth. reiks "ruler, powerful, rich"), borrowed from a Celtic source akin to Gaulish *rix, O.Ir. ri (gen. rig) "king," from PIE base *reg- "move
in a straight line," hence, "direct, rule" (see rex). The form of the word infl. in M.E. by O.Fr. riche "wealthy," from Frank. *riki "powerful," from the Gmc. source. The evolution of the word reflects a connection between wealth and power in the ancient world. Of food and colors, from early 14c.; of sounds, from 1590s. Sense of "entertaining, amusing" is recorded from 1760. The noun meaning "the wealthy" was in O.E.
riches
"valued possessions, money, property," c.1200, modified from richesse (12c.), a singular form misunderstood as a plural, from O.Fr. richesse "wealth, opulence," from riche. The O.Fr. suffix -esse is from L. -itia, added to adjectives to form nouns of quality (cf. duress, largesse).
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Idioms & Phrases
rich
In addition to the idiom beginning with rich, also see embarrassment of riches; from rags to riches; strike it rich.
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It is dominated by rolling plains, with rich soil, and adequate rainfall.
Basically, the rich became richer and the poor became poorer.
These paintings are known for their elegance, rich colors, and attention to detail.
The result is a rich contrast of sweet, savoury, and salty flavours.
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