rich
word
/ˈɹɪtʃ/
rich
/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 - সমৃদ্ধRussian: богатыйJapanese: 裕福な - 濃厚なVietnamese: giàu - đậm đàKorean: 부유한 - 풍부한Turkish: zenginUrdu: امیر - بھرپور (ذائقے کے لیے)Indonesian: kaya - kaya rasa
Example Sentences
The chocolate cake is very rich.
basic
He is a rich man who owns many companies.
basic
Her family is rich in tradition.
basic
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
This sauce tastes so rich you only need a little bit.
natural