rich
- adjective
- /rɪtʃ/
- The fabric has a rich texture that feels luxurious against the skin.
- rich colors
- rich harmonies
- rich texture
And 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
Having a low, strong sound, like a voice or instrument
Having a deep rich sound that fills a space
Very bright and clear in color and easy to notice
A strong bright color that looks vivid
A strong, clear sound that fills a room
A color that is very strong and not mixed with white or grey
Having a rich, mellow sound that feels pleasant and not harsh
A color or sound that is fairly strong but not very strong
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 'full' or 'strong'. So a deep colour or a full sound is called 'rich' because it feels strong, full and complete.