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rich

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adjective

, rich·er, rich·est.

having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy:
a rich man;
a rich nation.
Synonyms: moneyed, well-to-do
Antonyms: poor
abounding in natural resources:
a rich territory.
Antonyms: poor
having wealth or valuable resources (usually followed by in ):
a country rich in traditions.
Antonyms: poor
abounding (usually followed by in or with ):
a countryside rich in beauty;
a design rich with colors.
Antonyms: poor
of great value or worth; valuable:
a rich collection of antique vases.
Antonyms: poor
(of food) delectably and perhaps unhealthfully spicy, or sweet and abounding in butter or cream: a rich pastry.
a rich gravy;
a rich pastry.
costly, expensively elegant, or fine, as dress or jewels.
Synonyms: dear, high-priced, precious
elaborately abundant; sumptuous:
a rich feast.
using valuable materials or characterized by elaborate workmanship, as buildings or furniture.
abounding in desirable elements or qualities:
a man rich in kindness.
(of wine) strong and finely flavored.
(of color) deep, strong, or vivid:
rich purple.
Synonyms: vibrant, intense
full and mellow in tone: a rich voice.
rich sounds;
a rich voice.
strongly fragrant; pungent:
a rich odor.
Synonyms: aromatic
producing or yielding abundantly:
a rich soil.
Synonyms: luxuriant, prolific, productive, fruitful
Antonyms: poor
abundant, plentiful, or ample:
a rich supply.
Synonyms: bounteous, copious, bountiful
Antonyms: poor
Automotive. (of a mixture in a fuel system) having a relatively high ratio of fuel to air ( lean ²def 5 ).
Informal.
1. highly amusing.
2. ridiculous; absurd.

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

rich persons collectively:
new tax shelters for the rich.

Rich

[ rich ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Adrienne, 1929–2012, U.S. poet and feminist.
a male given name, form of Richard.

Rich

/ rɪtʃ /

noun

RichAdrienne19292012FUSWRITING: poetPOLITICS: feminist writer Adrienne. 1929–2012, US poet and feminist writer; her volumes of poetry include Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law (1963) and Diving Into the Wreck (1973)
RichBuddy19171987MUSMUSIC: jazz drummerMUSIC: bandleader Buddy , real name Bernard Rich . 1917–87, US jazz drummer and band leader

rich

/ rɪtʃ /

adjective

1. well supplied with wealth, property, etc; owning much
2. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the )
  the rich
whenpostpositive, usually foll by in having an abundance of natural resources, minerals, etc
a land rich in metals
producing abundantly; fertile
rich soil
whenpostpositive, usually foll by in or with well supplied (with desirable qualities); abundant (in)
a country rich with cultural interest
of great worth or quality; valuable
a rich collection of antiques
luxuriant or prolific
a rich growth of weeds
expensively elegant, elaborate, or fine; costly
a rich display
(of food) having a large proportion of flavoursome or fatty ingredients, such as spices, butter, or cream
having a full-bodied flavour
a rich ruby port
(of a smell) pungent or fragrant
(of colour) intense or vivid; deep
a rich red
(of sound or a voice) full, mellow, or resonant
(of a fuel-air mixture) containing a relatively high proportion of fuel Compare weak
very amusing, laughable, or ridiculous
a rich joke
a rich situation

noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rich¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English rīce (adjective), ultimately from Celtic; cognate with German reich “wealthy”; akin to Latin rēx, Sanskrit rājan “king”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rich¹

Old English rīce (originally of persons: great, mighty), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Celtic (compare Old Irish rī king)

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Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the idiom beginning with rich , also see embarrassment of riches ; from rags to riches ; strike it rich .

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Synonym Study

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.

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