Rich Definition

rich
adjective
  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"
noun
  1. people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group); "only the very rich benefit from this legislation"

"Rich" in song lyrics

See how rich is used in real songs:

  • "I think I'll stick to the lick that got me rich"
    2nd II None — The Life of a Player
  • "Can anyone ever serve the Rich?"
    3rd Bass — Daddy Rich in the Land of 1210
  • "Aiyyo, can anybody touch you DJ Richie Rich?"
    3rd Bass — Daddy Rich in the Land of 1210

Usage tips for "rich"

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