Rich Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɹɪtʃ/

rich

UK

/ɹˈɪtʃ/

rich

Definition

Having a lot of money or valuable things. Can also mean something with a strong or pleasant taste, especially food.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for people or countries with wealth, but in food means 'full of flavor' or 'heavy'. Collocates: 'get rich', 'rich in nutrients', 'rich history'. Sometimes used figuratively: 'rich colors', 'a rich experience'. Don't confuse monetary and food senses.

• Spanish: rico - sabroso (comida)
• Portuguese (BR): rico - saboroso (comida)
• Portuguese (PT): rico - saboroso (comida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 富有 - （食物）美味
• Chinese (Traditional): 富有 - （食物）美味
• Hindi: अमीर - स्वादिष्ट (खाना)
• Arabic: غني - لذيذ (للطعام)
• Bengali: ধনী - সমৃদ্ধ
• Russian: богатый
• Japanese: 裕福な - 濃厚な
• Vietnamese: giàu - đậm đà
• Korean: 부유한 - 풍부한
• Turkish: zengin
• Urdu: امیر - بھرپور (ذائقے کے لیے)
• Indonesian: kaya - kaya rasa

Example Sentences

He is a rich man who owns many companies.

basic

The chocolate cake is very rich.

basic

Her family is rich in tradition.

basic

This sauce tastes so rich you only need a little bit.

natural

Many say money can't buy happiness, but being rich sure helps.

natural

Those colors are so rich—they really stand out in the painting.

natural