rich

adjective
UK: /rɪtʃ/
US: /rɪtʃ/

  1. Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.

    1. They are rich and can afford a fancy car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only a rich person could afford to live in such an expensive neighborhood. [ ] [ ]

  2. Full of a particular quality or thing; abundant.

    1. The soil is rich and good for growing plants. [ ] [ ]
    2. The area has a rich history, with many stories to tell about the past. [ ] [ ]

  3. Food that contains a lot of fat, sugar, or eggs and is therefore very satisfying but may be unhealthy.

    1. This cake is very rich, I can only eat a small piece. [ ] [ ]
    2. I avoid eating rich desserts because they make me feel unwell afterwards. [ ] [ ]

  4. A color that is deep and strong.

    1. The curtains have a rich red color that I love. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist used rich blues and greens to capture the depth of the ocean. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wealthy fruitful abundant affluent plentiful prosperous opulent
rich noun

  1. People who have a lot of money.

    1. The rich get richer while the poor suffer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many policies seem to favor the rich at the expense of the middle class. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rich" in English means: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions., Full of a particular quality or thing; abundant., Food that contains a lot of fat, sugar, or eggs and is therefore very satisfying but may be unhealthy., A color that is deep and strong..

The phonetic transcription of "rich" is /rɪtʃ/ in British English and /rɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rich": wealthy, fruitful, abundant, affluent, plentiful, prosperous, opulent.

Example usage of "rich": "They are rich and can afford a fancy car.". More examples on the page.