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Definition rich in American English

rich adjective

adjective
/rɪtʃ/

▪ fabulously, filthy, immensely, seriously, stinking

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His invention has made him a rich man.

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one of the world's richest countries

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A lot of people thought they could get rich by investing in Internet companies.

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a tax-cutting program that will only benefit the rich

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the increasing gap between the rich and the poor

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a glamorous life in the company of the rich and famous

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containing a large quantity of something

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rich iron deposits

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an area rich in natural resources

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a diet rich in protein

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a speech rich in irony

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3

containing a lot of things such as butter, eggs, or cream that make your stomach feel full very quickly

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a rich chocolate dessert

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a rich fruit cake

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rich agricultural land

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a town with a rich cultural heritage

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beautiful, expensive, and of very high quality

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rich silks and brocades

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a rich color, sound, or smell is strong in a pleasant way

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a rich deep green

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a rich baritone voice

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the rich odor of spiced meats

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the tournament with golf's richest first prize

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used for describing the mixture of fuel and air in an engine when there is too much fuel

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10

used for saying that a criticism is unreasonable or illogical, usually because the person making it can be criticized for the same thing

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It is a little rich for anyone to now try to shift the blame about the consequences of the decision.

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You're insulted! That's rich, after what you said to me!

Definition rich in American English