What is the meaning of rich?

noun

  • People who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group. )
    • usage: "only the very rich benefit from this legislation"

adjective

  • Possessing material wealth.
    • usage: "her father is extremely rich"; "many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles"
  • Having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources. )
    • usage: "blessed with a land rich in minerals"; "rich in ideas"; "rich with cultural interest"
  • Of great worth or quality.
    • usage: "a rich collection of antiques"
  • Marked by great fruitfulness.
    • usage: "fertile farmland"; "a fat land"; "a productive vineyard"; "rich soil"
  • Strong; intense.
    • usage: "deep purple"; "a rich red"
  • Very productive.
    • usage: "rich seams of coal"
  • High in mineral content; having a high proportion of fuel to air.
    • usage: "a rich vein of copper, "a rich gas mixture"
  • Suggestive of or characterized by great expense.
    • usage: "a rich display"
  • Containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar.
    • usage: "rich desserts"; "they kept gorging on rich foods"
  • Marked by richness and fullness of flavor.
    • usage: "a rich ruby port"; "full-bodied wines"; "a robust claret"; "the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"
  • Pleasantly full and mellow.
    • usage: "a rich tenor voice"
  • Affording an abundant supply.
    • usage: "had ample food for the party"; "copious provisions"; "food is plentiful"; "a plenteous grape harvest"; "a rich supply"
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