noun
people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
Synonyms
rich people
Examples
- only the very rich benefit from this legislation
adjective
possessing material wealth
Examples
- her father is extremely rich
- many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles
adjective
having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources)
Examples
- blessed with a land rich in minerals
- rich in ideas
- rich with cultural interest
adjective
of great worth or quality
Examples
- a rich collection of antiques
adjective
marked by great fruitfulness
Synonyms
Examples
- fertile farmland
- a fat land
- a productive vineyard
- rich soil
adjective
strong
Synonyms
Examples
- intense
- deep purple
- a rich red
adjective
very productive
Examples
- rich seams of coal
adjective
high in mineral content
Examples
- having a high proportion of fuel to air
- a rich vein of copper
- a rich gas mixture
adjective
suggestive of or characterized by great expense
Examples
- a rich display
adjective
containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar
Examples
- rich desserts
- they kept gorging on rich foods
adjective
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
Synonyms
Examples
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
adjective
pleasantly full and mellow
Examples
- a rich tenor voice
adjective
affording an abundant supply
Synonyms
Examples
- had ample food for the party
- copious provisions
- food is plentiful
- a plenteous grape harvest
- a rich supply