Word forms: comparative richer, superlative richest, plural riches
1. adjective
A rich person has a lot of money or valuable possessions.
You're going to be a very rich man.
Their one aim in life is to get rich.
With nothing but his own talent, he made himself rich and famous.
Synonyms: wealthy, affluent, well-off, opulent More Synonyms of rich
The rich are rich people.
This is a system in which the rich are cared for and the poor are left to suffer.
Only the very rich have really benefited.
...a gossip page featuring the rich and famous.
2. plural noun
Riches are valuable possessions or large amounts of money.
A gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete.
Some people want fame or riches–I just wanted a baby.
3. adjective
A rich country has a strong economy and produces a lot of wealth, so many people who live there have a high standardof living.
There is hunger in many parts of the world, even in rich countries.
4. plural noun
If you talk about the Earth's riches, you are referring to things that exist naturally in large quantities and that are useful and valuable, for example minerals, wood, and oil.
...Russia's vast natural riches.
They have received generous government support, backed by the country's growing oilriches.
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If something is rich in a useful or valuable substance or is a rich sourceof it, it contains a lot of it.
Liver and kidney are particularly rich in vitamin A. [+ in]
Fish is a rich source of protein.
6. adjective
Rich food contains a lot of fat or oil.
...the hearty, rich foods of Gascony.
Additional cream would make it too rich.
Synonyms: full-bodied, heavy, sweet, delicious More Synonyms of rich
richnessuncountable noun
The coffee flavour complemented the richness of the pudding. [+ of]
7. adjective
Rich soil contains large amounts of substances that make it good for growing crops or flowers in.
Farmers grow rice in the rich soil.
Synonyms: fruitful, productive, fertile, prolific More Synonyms of rich
8. adjective
A rich deposit of a mineral or other substance is a large amount of it.
...the country's rich deposits of the metal, lithium.
richnessuncountable noun
...the richness of the country's mineral deposits. [+ of]
9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you say that something is a rich vein or source of something such as humour, ideas, or information, you mean that it can provide a lot of that thing.
The director discovered a rich vein of sentimentality.
My collection of Victorian literature turned out to be a rich and often hilarioussource of information.
10. adjective
Rich smells are strong and very pleasant. Rich colours and sounds are deep and very pleasant.
...a rich and luxuriously perfumed bath essence.
...an attractive, glossy rich red colour.
Synonyms: vivid, strong, deep, warm More Synonyms of rich
richnessuncountable noun
...the richness of colour in Gauguin's paintings. [+ of]
11. adjective
A rich life or history is one that is interesting because it is full of different events and activities.
A rich and varied cultural life is essential for this couple.
...the rich history of the island.
Manchester has a rich cultural, economic and sporting heritage.
richnessuncountable noun
It all adds to the richness of human life. [+ of]
12. adjective
A rich collection or mixture contains a wide and interesting variety of different things.
Visitors can view a rich and colorful array of aquatic plants and animals.
Australia has a rich cultural mix.
...a rich vocabulary.
richnessuncountable noun
...a huge country, containing a richness of culture and diversity of landscape. [+ of]
13. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that something a person says or does is rich, you are making fun of it because you think it is a surprising and inappropriate thing for them to say or do.
[informal, feelings]
Gil says that women can't keep secrets. That's rich, coming from him, the professionalsneak.
Synonyms: funny, amusing, ridiculous, hilarious More Synonyms of rich
14.
See filthy rich
More Synonyms of rich
-rich
(-rɪtʃ)
combining form [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
-rich combines with the names of useful or valuable substances to form adjectives that describe something as containing a lot of a particular substance.
...Angola's northern oil-rich coastline.
It would be wise to include plenty of mineral rich foods in your diet.
rich in British English
(rɪtʃ)
adjective
1.
a.
well supplied with wealth, property, etc; owning much
b.
(as collective noun; preceded by the)
the rich
2. (whenpostpositive, usually foll by in)
having an abundance of natural resources, minerals, etc
a land rich in metals
3.
producing abundantly; fertile
rich soil
4. (whenpostpositive, usually foll by in or with)
well supplied (with desirable qualities); abundant (in)
a country rich with cultural interest
5.
of great worth or quality; valuable
a rich collection of antiques
6.
luxuriant or prolific
a rich growth of weeds
7.
expensively elegant, elaborate, or fine; costly
a rich display
8.
(of food) having a large proportion of flavoursome or fatty ingredients, such as spices, butter, or cream
9.
having a full-bodied flavour
a rich ruby port
10.
(of a smell) pungent or fragrant
11.
(of colour) intense or vivid; deep
a rich red
12.
(of sound or a voice) full, mellow, or resonant
13.
(of a fuel-air mixture) containing a relatively high proportion of fuel
Compare weak (sense 12)
14.
very amusing, laughable, or ridiculous
a rich joke
a rich situation
noun
15. riches
Word origin
Old English rīce (originally of persons: great, mighty), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Celtic(compare Old Irish rī king)
Rich in British English
(rɪtʃ)
noun
1.
Adrienne. 1929–2012, US poet and feminist writer; her volumes of poetry include Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law (1963) and Diving Into the Wreck (1973)
2.
Buddy, real name Bernard Rich. 1917–87, US jazz drummer and band leader
rich in American English
(rɪtʃ)
adjective
1.
having more than enough of material possessions; owning much money or property; wealthy
2.
having abundant natural resources
a rich country
3.
well-supplied (with); abounding (in)
rich in minerals
4.
worth much; valuable
a rich prize
5.
of valuable materials or fine, elaborate workmanship; costly and elegant
rich gifts
6.
elaborate; luxurious; sumptuous
a rich banquet
7.
having an abundance of good constituents or qualities
; specif.,
a.
full of nutritious or choice ingredients, esp. fats and sugar, and spices, etc.
rich pastries
b.
full of strength and flavor; full-bodied
rich coffee
8.
a.
full, deep, and mellow
said of sounds, the voice, etc.
b.
deep; intense; vivid
said of colors
c.
very fragrant
said of odors
9.
having a high proportion of fuel to air
a rich fuel mixture
10.
abundant; plentiful; ample
a rich fund of stories
11.
yielding or producing in abundance, as soil, mines, etc.
12. Informal
a.
abounding in humor; very amusing
b.
absurd; preposterous
Idioms:
the rich
SYNONYMY NOTE: rich is the general word for one who has more money or income-producing property thanis necessary to satisfy normal needs; , wealthy adds to this connotations of grand living, influence in the community, a traditionof richness, etc. [a wealthy banker]; affluent suggests a continuing increase of riches and lavish spending resulting from it [to live in affluent circumstances]; opulent suggests the possession of great wealth as displayed in luxurious or ostentatiousliving [an opulent mansion]; well-to-do implies sufficient prosperity for easy living
OPPOSITE: poor
Derived forms
richness (ˈrichness)
noun
Word origin
ME riche < OE & OFr: OE rice, noble, powerful: see right
More idioms containing
rich
rich as Croesus
strike it rich
Examples of 'rich' in a sentence
rich
Why are some countries poor and others rich?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Finish with a rich oil to target dry ends.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Town halls have always been a rich source of stories about profligacy and waste.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
These are savoury reds to be enjoyed with rich food.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is a rich country and it should be a good one to grow old in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The rich and famous can get away with heavily inked bodies.
The Sun (2016)
People with assets have got richer.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Roast for 20-30 min until the glaze is rich in colour and slightly set.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We are all in shock that such a rich and generous life has been extinguished far, far too soon.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is no scientific evidence that it has any great health benefits, but nutritionists say it is rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
The Sun (2016)
Would it benefit the rich or the poor?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The gap in life expectancy between rich people and poor people is large.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The prize now is the rights to potential oil riches around them.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The area is rich in natural treats as well.
The Sun (2015)
The essays assembled here are a rich source of anecdote and oddity.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
To get access to all the cables sent by all the diplomats working for the richest country.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The colours are richer and the shading more detailed.
The Sun (2009)
It is as if to say following a richer club means the fans are more well off.
The Sun (2013)
Once we aspired to be rich and famous.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But those who stay at home could be missing out on more than a rich cultural experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These are men with a lot of rich friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Your new partner has a rich singing voice.
The Sun (2008)
They have filthy rich players with a distinct air of decadence about them.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Some dismiss her as a woman who hitched a ride to riches and fame.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Life is richer than we understand or are capable of understanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is a country rich in natural resources.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The generals around him are complicit and we know they have destroyed this immensely rich country.
The Sun (2008)
Fry until the slivers turn a rich reddish colour and become crisp.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The growing inequality between the rich and the poor is a real issue here and throughout the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
To find such an abundant local concentration of large organisms clearly pointed to an unusually rich food source.
Chapman, Philip Caves and Cave Life (1993)
If this is the cause then you should ensure that the diet contains foods which are rich in these nutrients.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley (ed) The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs (1988)
To think that rich oil firms could be making it unnecessarily difficult for people who are already struggling with bills is shameful.
The Sun (2013)
Quotations
Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and meF. Scott FitzgeraldThe Rich Boy
I am rich beyond the dreams of avariceEdward MooreThe Gamester
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of GodBible: St. Matthew
In other languages
rich
British English: rich /rɪtʃ/ ADJECTIVE
A rich person has a lot of money or valuable possessions.
You're going to be a very rich man.
American English: rich
Arabic: غَنِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: rico
Chinese: 富的
Croatian: bogat
Czech: bohatý
Danish: rig
Dutch: rijk
European Spanish: rico
Finnish: rikas
French: riche
German: reich
Greek: πλούσιος
Italian: ricco
Japanese: 金持ちの
Korean: 부유한
Norwegian: rik
Polish: bogaty
European Portuguese: rico
Romanian: bogat
Russian: богатый
Latin American Spanish: rico
Swedish: rik
Thai: รวย
Turkish: zengin
Ukrainian: багатий
Vietnamese: giàu có
British English: rich NOUN
The rich are rich people.
This is a system in which the rich are taken care of and the poor are left to suffer.
American English: rich
Brazilian Portuguese: rico
Chinese: 富人
European Spanish: los ricos
French: riche
German: Reiche
Italian: ricchi
Japanese: 金持ち
Korean: 부자
European Portuguese: rico
Latin American Spanish: los ricos
All related terms of 'rich'
rich folk
You can refer to people as folk or folks .
the rich
wealthy people collectively
rich media
any internet content that interacts with the user , for example by expanding or streaming video content when the user's mouse hovers over it
rich nation
A nation is an individual country considered together with its social and political structures.
rich rhyme
→ rime riche
rich mixture
A rich mixture is a fuel /air mixture containing an excessive proportion of fuel.
rich variety
A variety of things is a number of different kinds or examples of the same thing.
vitamin-rich
(of a food or diet ) containing a lot of vitamins or a lot of a particular vitamin
strike it rich
If you strike it rich , you make a lot of money, especially in a short time.
rich as Croesus
very rich
rich tea biscuit
any of various semisweet biscuits
filthy rich stinking rich
If you say that someone is filthy rich or stinking rich , you disapprove of them because they have a lot of money.
get-rich-quick scheme
a scheme that promises to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often at with little effort and at no risk
Chinese translation of 'rich'
rich
(rɪtʃ)
adj
[person, country]富有的 (fùyǒu de)
[food, diet]油腻(膩)的 (yóunì de)
[soil]肥沃的 (féiwò de)
[colour]深的 (shēn de)
[voice]深沉的 (shēnchén de)
[experience, life, history]丰(豐)富的 (fēngfù de)
[tapestries, silks]贵(貴)重的 (guìzhòng de)
n pl
the rich富人 (fùrén)
rich in[minerals, resources etc]富含 (fùhán)
All related terms of 'rich'
rich in
( minerals, resources etc ) 富含 fùhán
the rich
富人 fùrén
seriously rich
( inf ) 极(極)其富有的 jíqí fùyǒu de
He's mega rich.
他非常有钱(錢)。 Tā fēicháng yǒuqián.
the rich and the poor
穷(窮)人和富人 qióngrén hé fùrén
he's not exactly rich/poor
他一点(點)也算不上富/穷(窮) tā yīdiǎn yě suànbushàng fù/qióng
to grow rich/old/impatient
变(變)富/变(變)老/变(變)得不耐烦(煩) biànfù/biànlǎo/biàn de bù nàifán
to make sb out to be rich/talented
把某人说(說)成很富有/有才华(華) bǎ mǒurén shuōchéng hěn fùyǒu/yǒu cáihuá ⇒ He's not as hard as people make out. → 他并不像人们说的那么强硬。 Tā bìng bù xiàng rénmen shuō de nàme qiángyìng.
1 (adjective)
Definition
owning a lot of money or property
You're going to be a very rich man.
Synonyms
wealthy
a wealthy international businessman
affluent
The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people.
well-off
My family was quite well-off.
opulent
the spoilt child of an opulent father
propertied
rolling or rolling in it (slang)
loaded (slang)
That family's absolutely loaded.
flush (informal)
Many developing countries were flush with dollars.
prosperous
the youngest son of a prosperous family
well-heeled (informal)
The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled.
well-to-do
two well-educated girls from well-to-do homes
moneyed
Fear of crime among the new monied classes is rising rapidly.
filthy rich
stinking rich (informal)
made of money (informal)
minted (British, slang)
Opposites
poor
,
impoverished
,
needy
,
penniless
,
destitute
2 (adjective)
Definition
well supplied (with a desirable substance or quality)
a rich supply of fresh, clean water
Synonyms
well-stocked
full
Full details will be sent to you.
productive
ample
The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen.
abundant
There is an abundant supply of labour.
plentiful
a plentiful supply
copious
He drank copious quantities of tea and coffee.
well-provided
well-supplied
plenteous
the plenteous mead that had been given to him
Opposites
wanting
,
poor
,
lacking
,
scarce
3 (adjective)
Definition
having a full-bodied flavour
the hearty rich foods of Gascony
Synonyms
full-bodied
richly scented, full-bodied wines
heavy
sweet
delicious
a wide selection of delicious meals to choose from
fatty
fatty acids
tasty
I thought the food was very tasty.
creamy
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
spicy
Thai food is hot and spicy.
juicy
luscious
luscious fruit
savoury
Italian cooking is best known for its savoury dishes.
succulent
succulent early vegetables
flavoursome
highly-flavoured
Opposites
dull
,
bland
4 (adjective)
Definition
producing abundantly
Farmers grow rice in the rich soil.
Synonyms
fruitful
a landscape that was fruitful and lush
productive
fertile and productive soil
fertile
the rolling fertile countryside of Ireland
prolific
Closer planting will give you a more prolific crop.
arable
arable farmland
fecund
a symbol of fecund nature
Opposites
poor
,
barren
,
unproductive
,
unfruitful
,
unfertile
5 (adjective)
Definition
luxuriant or prolific
The bees buzzed around a garden rich with flowers.
Synonyms
abounding
a garden abounding with colour
full
A day full of entertainment.
packed
The streets were packed with people.
crammed
luxurious
lush
abundant
exuberant
hillsides ablaze with exuberant flowers and shrubs
replete
The harbour was replete with boats.
well-endowed
6 (adjective)
Definition
(of sound or a voice) full or resonant
He spoke in that deep rich voice which made them all swoon.
Synonyms
resonant
He responded with a resonant laugh.
full
She has a full voice; mine is a bit lighter.
deep
His voice was deep and mellow.
ringing
mellow
the mellow background music
mellifluous
wonderful mellifluous voices
dulcet
her beautiful, dulcet voice
Opposites
high-pitched
7 (adjective)
Definition
(of colour) intense or vivid
an attractive, glossy rich red colour
Synonyms
vivid
a vivid blue sky
strong
strong colours
deep
rich, deep colours
warm
bright
a bright red dress
intense
vibrant
His shirt was a vibrant shade of green.
gay (old-fashioned)
I like gay, vibrant posters.
Opposites
weak
,
dull
,
insipid
8 (adjective)
This is a Baroque church with a rich interior.
Synonyms
costly
the exceptionally beautiful and costly cloths made in northern Italy
fine
expensive
He has a lot of expensive recording equipment.
valuable
valuable old books
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
elegant
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
precious
jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother
elaborate
splendid
a splendid Victorian mansion
gorgeous
Some of these Renaissance buildings are absolutely gorgeous.
lavish
exquisite
The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine.
sumptuous
a sumptuous feast
priceless
priceless works of art
palatial
a palatial Hollywood mansion
beyond price
Opposites
cheap
,
inexpensive
,
worthless
,
valueless
,
cheapo (informal)
9 (adjective)
Definition
very amusing or ridiculous
That's rich, coming from him.
Synonyms
funny
I'll tell you a funny story.
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
ridiculous
It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.
hilarious
He had a fund of hilarious tales.
ludicrous
It's a completely ludicrous idea.
humorous
a humorous magazine
laughable
Groucho's laughable view of human pomp
comical
The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.
risible (formal)
His claim is risible for its patent untruth.
side-splitting
Quotations
Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me [F. Scott Fitzgerald – The Rich Boy]I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice [Edward Moore – The Gamester]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God [Bible: St. Matthew]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of abundant
There is an abundant supply of labour.
Synonyms
plentiful,
full,
rich,
filled,
liberal,
generous,
lavish,
ample,
infinite,
overflowing,
exuberant,
teeming,
copious,
inexhaustible,
bountiful,
luxuriant,
profuse,
rank,
well-provided,
well-supplied,
two a penny,
thick on the ground,
bounteous,
plenteous
in the sense of affluent
Definition
having plenty of money
The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people.
Synonyms
wealthy,
rich,
prosperous,
loaded (slang),
well-off,
opulent,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
moneyed,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of ample
Definition
more than sufficient
The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen.
Synonyms
plenty of,
great,
rich,
liberal,
broad,
generous,
lavish,
spacious,
abounding,
abundant,
plentiful,
expansive,
copious,
roomy,
unrestricted,
voluminous,
capacious,
profuse,
commodious,
plenteous,
enough and to spare
Synonyms of 'rich'
rich
Explore 'rich' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
Synonyms
funny,
humorous,
gratifying,
laughable,
farcical,
comical,
droll,
interesting,
pleasing,
charming,
cheering,
entertaining,
comic,
pleasant,
lively,
diverting,
delightful,
enjoyable,
cheerful,
witty,
merry,
gladdening,
facetious,
jocular,
rib-tickling,
waggish
in the sense of arable
Definition
(of land) suitable for growing crops on
arable farmland
Synonyms
productive,
fertile,
fruitful,
fecund,
cultivable,
farmable,
ploughable,
tillable
in the sense of bright
Definition
(of colours) intense or vivid
a bright red dress
Synonyms
vivid,
rich,
brilliant,
intense,
glowing,
colourful,
highly-coloured
in the sense of comical
Definition
causing amusement, often because of being ludicrous or ridiculous
The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.
Synonyms
funny,
entertaining,
comic,
silly,
amusing,
ridiculous,
diverting,
absurd,
hilarious,
ludicrous,
humorous,
priceless (informal),
laughable,
farcical,
whimsical,
zany,
droll,
risible (formal),
side-splitting
in the sense of copious
Definition
existing or produced in large quantities
He drank copious quantities of tea and coffee.
Synonyms
abundant,
liberal,
generous,
lavish,
full,
rich,
extensive,
ample,
overflowing,
plentiful,
exuberant,
bountiful,
luxuriant,
profuse,
bounteous,
superabundant,
plenteous
in the sense of creamy
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
Synonyms
smooth,
soft,
creamed,
lush,
oily,
velvety,
rich
in the sense of deep
Definition
low in pitch
His voice was deep and mellow.
Synonyms
low,
booming,
bass,
full,
mellow,
resonant,
DEp,
sonorous,
mellifluous,
dulcet,
low-pitched,
full-toned
in the sense of deep
Definition
(of a colour) intense or dark
rich, deep colours
Synonyms
dark,
strong,
rich,
warm,
intense,
vivid,
DEp
in the sense of delicious
Definition
very appealing to taste or smell
a wide selection of delicious meals to choose from
Synonyms
delectable,
tasty,
luscious,
choice,
savoury,
palatable,
dainty,
mouthwatering,
yummy (slang),
scrumptious (informal),
appetizing,
toothsome,
ambrosial,
lekker (South Africa, slang),
nectareous,
yummo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of dulcet
Definition
(of a sound) soothing or pleasant
her beautiful, dulcet voice
Synonyms
sweet,
pleasing,
musical,
charming,
pleasant,
honeyed,
delightful,
soothing,
agreeable,
harmonious,
melodious,
mellifluous,
euphonious,
mellifluent
Additional synonyms
in the sense of elegant
Definition
attractive and graceful or stylish
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
Synonyms
stylish,
fine,
beautiful,
sophisticated,
delicate,
artistic,
handsome,
fashionable,
refined,
cultivated,
chic,
luxurious,
exquisite,
nice,
discerning,
graceful,
polished,
sumptuous,
genteel,
choice,
tasteful,
urbane,
courtly,
modish,
comely (old-fashioned),
à la mode,
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of expensive
Definition
costing a great deal of money
He has a lot of expensive recording equipment.
Synonyms
costly,
high-priced,
lavish,
extravagant,
rich,
dear,
stiff,
excessive,
steep (informal),
pricey,
overpriced,
exorbitant
in the sense of exquisite
The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine.
Synonyms
excellent,
fine,
outstanding,
superb,
choice,
perfect,
select,
delicious,
divine (informal),
splendid,
admirable,
consummate,
flawless,
superlative,
incomparable,
peerless,
matchless
in the sense of exuberant
Definition
(of vegetation) growing thickly
hillsides ablaze with exuberant flowers and shrubs
Synonyms
luxuriant,
rich,
lavish,
abundant,
lush,
overflowing,
plentiful,
teeming,
copious,
profuse,
superabundant,
plenteous
in the sense of fatty
Definition
greasy or oily
fatty acids
Synonyms
greasy,
fat,
creamy,
oily,
adipose,
oleaginous,
suety,
rich
in the sense of fecund
Definition
fertile or capable of producing many offspring
a symbol of fecund nature
Synonyms
fertile,
productive,
prolific,
fruitful,
teeming,
fructiferous
in the sense of fertile
Definition
highly productive
the rolling fertile countryside of Ireland
Synonyms
productive,
rich,
flowering,
lush,
fat,
yielding,
prolific,
abundant,
plentiful,
fruitful,
teeming,
luxuriant,
generative,
fecund,
fruit-bearing,
flowing with milk and honey,
plenteous
in the sense of flush
Definition
having plenty of money
Many developing countries were flush with dollars.
Synonyms
wealthy,
rich,
rolling (slang),
well-off,
in the money (informal),
in funds,
well-heeled (informal),
replete,
moneyed,
well-supplied,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of full
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Synonyms
extensive,
detailed,
complete,
broad,
generous,
adequate,
ample,
abundant,
plentiful,
copious,
plenary,
plenteous
in the sense of full
Definition
abundant in supply
A day full of entertainment.
Synonyms
bursting,
packed,
teeming,
abounding,
jammed,
swarming
Additional synonyms
in the sense of full
Definition
powerful or rich in volume and sound
She has a full voice; mine is a bit lighter.
Synonyms
rich,
strong,
deep,
loud,
distinct,
resonant,
sonorous,
clear
in the sense of gay
Definition
bright and cheerful
I like gay, vibrant posters.
Synonyms
colourful,
rich,
bright,
brilliant,
vivid,
flamboyant,
flashy,
gaudy,
garish,
showy
in the sense of gorgeous
Definition
strikingly beautiful or attractive
Some of these Renaissance buildings are absolutely gorgeous.
Synonyms
magnificent,
grand,
beautiful,
superb,
spectacular,
splendid,
glittering,
dazzling,
luxurious,
sumptuous,
opulent
in the sense of hilarious
Definition
very funny
He had a fund of hilarious tales.
Synonyms
funny,
entertaining,
amusing,
hysterical (informal),
humorous,
exhilarating,
comical,
side-splitting
in the sense of humorous
Definition
amusing, esp. in a witty or clever way
a humorous magazine
Synonyms
funny,
comic,
amusing,
entertaining,
witty,
merry,
hilarious,
ludicrous,
laughable,
farcical,
whimsical,
comical,
droll,
facetious,
jocular,
side-splitting,
waggish,
jocose (old-fashioned)
in the sense of laughable
Groucho's laughable view of human pomp
Synonyms
funny,
amusing,
hilarious,
humorous,
diverting,
comical,
droll,
mirthful
in the sense of loaded
Definition
wealthy
That family's absolutely loaded.
Synonyms
rich,
wealthy,
affluent,
well off,
rolling (slang),
flush (informal),
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
moneyed,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of ludicrous
Definition
absurd or ridiculous
It's a completely ludicrous idea.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
crazy (informal),
absurd,
preposterous,
odd,
funny,
comic,
silly,
laughable,
farcical,
outlandish,
incongruous,
comical,
zany,
nonsensical,
droll,
burlesque,
cockamamie (slang, US)
in the sense of luscious
Definition
extremely pleasurable to taste or smell
luscious fruit
Synonyms
delicious,
sweet,
juicy,
rich,
honeyed (poetic),
savoury,
succulent,
palatable,
mouth-watering,
delectable,
yummy (slang),
scrumptious (informal),
appetizing,
toothsome,
yummo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of mellifluous
Definition
(of sound) smooth and sweet
wonderful mellifluous voices
Synonyms
sweet,
soft,
smooth,
honeyed,
soothing,
mellow,
silvery,
dulcet,
sweet-sounding,
euphonious
Additional synonyms
in the sense of mellow
Definition
(esp. of colours, light, or sounds) soft or rich
the mellow background music
Synonyms
tuneful,
full,
rich,
soft,
melodious,
mellifluous,
dulcet,
well-tuned,
euphonic,
MLO
in the sense of moneyed
Definition
having a great deal of money
Fear of crime among the new monied classes is rising rapidly.
Synonyms
rich,
loaded (slang),
wealthy,
flush (informal),
prosperous,
affluent,
well-off,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of opulent
Definition
having or indicating wealth
the spoilt child of an opulent father
Synonyms
rich,
wealthy,
prosperous,
propertied,
loaded (slang),
flush (informal),
affluent,
well-off,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
moneyed,
filthy rich,
stinking rich (informal),
made of money (informal),
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of packed
The streets were packed with people.
Synonyms
filled,
full,
crowded,
jammed,
crammed,
swarming,
overflowing,
overloaded,
seething,
congested,
jam-packed,
chock-full,
bursting at the seams,
cram-full,
brimful,
chock-a-block,
packed like sardines,
hoatching (Scottish),
loaded or full to the gunwales
in the sense of palatial
Definition
like a palace
a palatial Hollywood mansion
Synonyms
magnificent,
grand,
imposing,
splendid,
gorgeous,
luxurious,
spacious,
majestic,
regal,
stately,
sumptuous,
plush (informal),
illustrious,
grandiose,
opulent,
de luxe,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of plenteous
Definition
abundant
the plenteous mead that had been given to him
Synonyms
plentiful,
liberal,
generous,
lavish,
ample,
infinite,
abundant,
overflowing,
copious,
inexhaustible,
bountiful,
profuse,
thick on the ground,
bounteous (literary)
in the sense of plentiful
Definition
existing in large amounts or numbers
a plentiful supply
Synonyms
abundant,
liberal,
generous,
lavish,
complete,
ample,
infinite,
overflowing,
copious,
inexhaustible,
bountiful,
profuse,
thick on the ground,
bounteous (literary),
plenteous
in the sense of precious
Definition
very costly or valuable
jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother
Synonyms
valuable,
expensive,
rare,
fine,
choice,
prized,
dear,
costly,
high-priced,
exquisite,
invaluable,
priceless,
recherché,
inestimable
in the sense of priceless
Definition
extremely valuable
priceless works of art
Synonyms
valuable,
expensive,
precious,
invaluable,
rich,
prized,
dear,
rare,
treasured,
costly,
cherished,
incomparable,
irreplaceable,
incalculable,
inestimable,
beyond price,
worth a king's ransom,
worth your or its weight in gold
in the sense of productive
Definition
resulting in
fertile and productive soil
Synonyms
fertile,
rich,
producing,
prolific,
plentiful,
fruitful,
teeming,
generative,
fecund
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sumptuous
Definition
magnificent and very expensive
a sumptuous feast
Synonyms
luxurious,
rich,
grand,
expensive,
superb,
magnificent,
costly,
splendid,
posh (informal, British),
gorgeous,
lavish,
extravagant,
plush (informal),
opulent,
palatial,
ritzy (slang),
de luxe,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of superb
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned),
excellent,
magnificent,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
choice,
grand,
superior,
divine (informal),
marvellous,
gorgeous,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
breathtaking,
first-rate,
superlative (formal),
unrivalled,
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
splendiferous (facetious),
of the first water (rare),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of tasty
Definition
having a pleasant flavour
I thought the food was very tasty.
Synonyms
delicious,
luscious,
palatable,
delectable,
good-tasting,
savoury,
full-flavoured,
yummy (slang),
flavoursome,
scrumptious (informal),
appetizing,
toothsome,
flavourful,
sapid,
lekker (South Africa, slang),
yummo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of valuable
Definition
worth a large amount of money
valuable old books
Synonyms
precious,
expensive,
costly,
dear,
high-priced,
priceless,
irreplaceable
in the sense of vibrant
Definition
(of a colour) strong and bright
His shirt was a vibrant shade of green.
Synonyms
vivid,
bright,
brilliant,
intense,
clear,
rich,
glowing,
colourful,
highly-coloured
in the sense of well-heeled
Definition
wealthy
The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled.