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Definition rich in British English

rich adjective

adjective
/rɪtʃ/

▪ fabulously, filthy, immensely, seriously, stinking

Example

His invention has made him a rich man.

Example

one of the world's richest countries

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
cash-rich time-poor the rich
1.1

people who have a lot of money, property, or valuable possessions

Example

a tax-cutting programme 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

2

containing a large quantity of something

Example

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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full crowded packed
3

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

Example

a rich chocolate dessert

Example

a rich fruit cake

Synonyms and related words
buttery calorific caramelised
4

containing a lot of substances that are good for growing plants

Example

rich agricultural land

Synonyms and related words
compost compost desertification
5

beautiful, expensive, and of very high quality

Example

rich silks and brocades

Synonyms and related words
expensive costly exclusive beautiful glorious stunning
6

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

Example

a rich deep green

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a rich baritone voice

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the rich odour of spiced meats

Example

a town with a rich cultural heritage

Synonyms and related words
interesting original exciting
8

worth a lot of money, or bringing a lot of money

Example

the tournament with golf's richest first prize

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valuable precious priceless
9

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

Synonyms and related words
drive engine flooded
10

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

Example

These comments are a bit rich coming from a woman with a wealthy husband and no money worries.

Example

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

Definition rich in British English