rich
- adjective
- /rɪtʃ/
- The dessert was so rich that I could only eat a small piece.
- rich foods
So at first feels like this really rich and silky serum.
- So at first feels like this really rich and silky serum.
- It's just delicious and rich and warm and cozy and just.
- Getting that beautiful, really rich, kind of like earthy tomato.
- So it's like the thick, dark, rich, funky, slow sip type stuff.
- This one is really nice and rich and creamy, kind of more silky.
- I don't know if it's because it's so, so, so rich and so hydrating.
- It's got a rich, it's got a rich full flavor.
- This is the Glossier Priming moisturizer Rich luxurious face cream.
Examples
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And it's just rich and gorgeous and full bodied.
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The house was full of rich, wonderful smells, of baking and chocolate and peppermint sticks.
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Yes, it's too rich for me.
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But it's too rich for your blood.
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It's really, really rich, kind of velvety.
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When you use it, it feels fairly rich and creamy.
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Rich and creamy, just the way I like it.
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I walked inside the great house and smelled the warm, rich odor of food and spices.
Fiction book (1993) -
Her eyes widened in surprise at the rich, sweet-bitter contrast of the flavors.
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This chocolate cake is rich and decadent, making it a perfect treat for special occasions.
Synonyms
Filling food like soup or stew that keeps you full
Having a strong, rich taste like dark coffee
A taste that is strong and rich, often in wine or coffee
Food or drink that is full of flavor and very filling
Has a strong, full taste
Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
A chant people use to protest the rich and call for sharing wealth, often in a joking way
- Archaic
The many different experiences people have in life, both good and bad
Compounds
The difference in how much money and comfort rich and poor people have
A dishonest plan that promises to make you rich quickly with little work
A diet high in foods like vegetables, fruit, and whole grains that helps digestion
A young woman who seems unhappy or lonely even though she has a lot of money
How Rich
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rich comes from an old English word rīce meaning 'strong' or 'full'. A 'rich' food is heavy and full in taste, so the old idea of strength helps explain this meaning for taste.