Rich meaning

What does “rich” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rich” is a noun and adjective with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group).

rich

people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
“only the very rich benefit from this legislation”
Synonymsrich people
Oppositespoor

possessing material wealth
“her father is extremely rich”
“many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles”
Oppositespoor
having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources)
“blessed with a land rich in minerals”
“rich in ideas”
Oppositespoor
of great worth or quality
“a rich collection of antiques”
marked by great fruitfulness
“fertile farmland”
“a fat land”
Synonymsfat fertile productive
strong; intense
“deep purple”
“a rich red”
Synonymsdeep
very productive
“rich seams of coal”
high in mineral content; having a high proportion of fuel to air
“a rich vein of copper”
“a rich gas mixture”
Oppositeslean
suggestive of or characterized by great expense
“a rich display”
Oppositespoor
containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar
“rich desserts”
“they kept gorging on rich foods”
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
“a rich ruby port”
“full-bodied wines”
Synonymsfull-bodied racy robust
pleasantly full and mellow
“a rich tenor voice”
affording an abundant supply
“had ample food for the party”
“copious provisions”
Synonymsample copious plenteous plentiful

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University