Meaning & Definition of Rich in English

1. People who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)

• "Only the very rich benefit from this legislation"

1. Possessing material wealth

• "Her father is extremely rich"

• "Many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles"

2. Having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources)

• "Blessed with a land rich in minerals"

• "Rich in ideas"

• "Rich with cultural interest"

3. Of great worth or quality

• "A rich collection of antiques"

4. Marked by great fruitfulness

• "Fertile farmland"

• "A fat land"

• "A productive vineyard"

• "Rich soil"

5. Strong

• Intense

• "Deep purple"

• "A rich red"

6. Very productive

• "Rich seams of coal"

7. High in mineral content

• Having a high proportion of fuel to air

• "A rich vein of copper", "a rich gas mixture"

8. Suggestive of or characterized by great expense

• "A rich display"

9. Containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar

• "Rich desserts"

• "They kept gorging on rich foods"

10. Marked by richness and fullness of flavor

• "A rich ruby port"

• "Full-bodied wines"

• "A robust claret"

• "The robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"

11. Pleasantly full and mellow

• "A rich tenor voice"

12. Affording an abundant supply

• "Had ample food for the party"

• "Copious provisions"

• "Food is plentiful"

• "A plenteous grape harvest"

• "A rich supply"