rich
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2.3
- adjective
- /rɪtʃ/
- The fabric has a rich texture that feels luxurious against the skin.
- rich colors
- rich harmonies
- rich texture
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Watch on YouTubeAnd those things could be colored in rich green, yellow, or red.
- And those things could be colored in rich green, yellow, or red.
- This one still has like the nice rich color feels good.
- And then we have a really rich bronzy shade called Go with the Glow.
- It's so rich, so deep, so mysterious.
Examples
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My heartbeat slows down, and I am in awe of the beautiful, rich harmonies of the winds.
Academic text (2015) -
In the forest, the sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating rich patterns of light and shadow on the ground.
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Look how rich that gold line is.
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The first moment I saw you, you seemed to strike a rich, deep note inside of me.
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The Chief has a sad, rich voice, a voice full of memory and knowledge.
Fiction book (1990) -
The chimes grew louder: such a full, rich sound, even at this distance.
Fiction book (1993) -
Many published versions of these songs feature rich, close harmonies and chord clusters.
Academic text (1991) -
Her cheekbones were high and strong, and her lips were full, a rich scarlet without augmentation.
Fiction book (1992) -
The artist painted the wall in a deep, rich blue that transformed the entire room.
Synonyms
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3.1
Having a low, strong sound, like a voice or instrument
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3.0
Very bright and clear in color and easy to notice
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3.4
A strong bright color that looks vivid
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2.7
Having a deep rich sound that fills a space
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3.9
A color that is very strong and not mixed with white or grey
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4.2
A strong, clear sound that fills a room
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4.9
Having a rich, mellow sound that feels pleasant and not harsh
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3.7
A color or sound that is fairly strong but not very strong
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
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9.8
A chant people use to protest the rich and call for sharing wealth, often in a joking way
- Archaic
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8.4
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
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4.6
A dishonest plan that promises to make you rich quickly with little work
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7.7
A young woman who seems unhappy or lonely even though she has a lot of money
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3.6
A diet high in foods like vegetables, fruit, and whole grains that helps digestion
How Rich
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rich comes from an old English word rīce meaning 'full' or 'strong'. So a deep colour or a full sound is called 'rich' because it feels strong, full and complete.