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rich

rich

36 2.3
Deep and full in color or sound
  • adjective
  • /rɪtʃ/
translation icon : intenso
  • 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.

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Examples

  • 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.

  • Look how rich that gold line is.

  • The first moment I saw you, you seemed to strike a rich, deep note inside of me.

  • 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

deep
vsrich
99 3.1

Having a low, strong sound, like a voice or instrument

is the broad concept of strong or concentrated sensory effect
full
vsrich
52 2.7

Having a deep rich sound that fills a space

is the general idea of strong or concentrated sensory quality
vivid
vsrich
23 3.0

Very bright and clear in color and easy to notice

refers to strong, concentrated quality rather than only brightness
intense
vsrich
16 3.4

A strong bright color that looks vivid

is the general term for concentrated or powerful sensory impressions
vibrant
vsrich
4 4.2

A strong, clear sound that fills a room

highlights depth and strength rather than lively energy
saturated
vsrich
1 3.9

A color that is very strong and not mixed with white or grey

is the wider label for strong sensory qualities beyond pure color
warm-toned
vsrich
4.9

Having a rich, mellow sound that feels pleasant and not harsh

focuses on concentrated strength rather than warmth or pleasantness
deepish
vsrich
3.7

A color or sound that is fairly strong but not very strong

describes the stronger, clearly concentrated sensory quality instead of mildness

Antonyms

148 2.7

Very slight and hard to notice

33 3.4

Cause something to become less sharp, strong or bright

Idioms

filthy rich
  • Informal
14 4.4

Having a lot more money than most people

1 8.4

More expensive than I can afford or want to pay

eat the rich
  • Informal
9.8

A chant people use to protest the rich and call for sharing wealth, often in a joking way

8.4

The many different experiences people have in life, both good and bad

Compounds

83 1.0

People who have a lot of money and property

74 1.0

A man who has a lot of money and owns many things

36 2.7

A child or young person from a family that has a lot of money

14 3.3

Containing a lot of something, like emotion or taste

10 3.8

People who have far more money than most others

9 3.9

A long, important past with many famous events and strong traditions

6 1.0

A person who has a lot of money and many valuable things

The difference in how much money and comfort rich and poor people have

3 3.5

Many important traditions, arts, and shared ways of life of a group

A dishonest plan that promises to make you rich quickly with little work

1 2.2

A strong pleasant taste in food or drink

A young man who has a lot of money but feels lonely or unhappy

1 3.6

A diet high in foods like vegetables, fruit, and whole grains that helps digestion

Food or drink that is full of flavor and very filling

A large variety of plants, animals, and other life in one area

A young woman who seems unhappy or lonely even though she has a lot of money

Having a lot of nectar that attracts bees and butterflies

rich face
  • Literature
9.9

A face that shows strong character and deep feeling

Illnesses that come from a rich lifestyle, for example gout or diabetes

A seed that contains a lot of oil used to make cooking oil and other oils

3.6

Containing a lot of the mineral zinc

How Rich

saturated
1 3.9
vibrant
29 3.6
rich
36 2.3
clear
40 1.0
muted
10 4.2
faint
148 2.7

Surface Forms

rich positive
richer comparative
richest superlative

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.