Rich: meaning, definitions and examples

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rich

 

[ rɪʧ ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

lifestyle

Having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.

Synonyms

affluent, prosperous, wealthy, well-off

Examples of usage

  • He is a rich businessman.
  • She comes from a rich family.
  • The neighborhood is known for its rich residents.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

Containing a large amount of a valuable or desirable substance.

Synonyms

abundant, full, luxuriant, strong

Examples of usage

  • The cake was rich in flavor.
  • The soil was rich in nutrients.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A wealthy person.

Synonyms

magnate, millionaire, plutocrat, tycoon

Examples of usage

  • She married a rich and famous actor.
  • The town's annual ball attracts the local rich.

Translations

Translations of the word "rich" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rico

🇮🇳 अमीर

🇩🇪 reich

🇮🇩 kaya

🇺🇦 багатий

🇵🇱 bogaty

🇯🇵 豊か(ゆたか)

🇫🇷 riche

🇪🇸 rico

🇹🇷 zengin

🇰🇷 부유한

🇸🇦 غني

🇨🇿 bohatý

🇸🇰 bohatý

🇨🇳 富有 (fùyǒu)

🇸🇮 bogat

🇮🇸 ríkur

🇰🇿 бай

🇬🇪 მდიდარი

🇦🇿 varlı

🇲🇽 rico

Word origin

The word 'rich' has its origins in the Old English word 'rīċe', meaning powerful or ruling. Over time, it evolved to also signify possessing great wealth or abundance. In various cultures and societies, being rich has been associated with power, influence, and prosperity. The concept of richness has been a subject of fascination and aspiration for many throughout history, leading to the creation of numerous works of art, literature, and even social movements.

See also: enrich, richer, riches, richness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,355, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.