Meaning & use

rich

adjective·Everyday

Having a great deal of money, property, or valuable resources.

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The rich landowner donated a large portion of his fortune to the local school.

The soup had a rich, creamy flavor that stayed with you long after the meal.

A note on using this word

Beyond money, rich also describes flavors, colors, or soil that are full, deep, or highly fertile.

Words with a similar meaning

wealthyaffluent

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