Word
enriching
Phoneticsen·rich·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈɹɪtʃɪŋ/
UK/ɛnɹˈɪtʃɪŋ/
Definition
adj. making something better, more useful, or more interesting. You use this to describe an experience that adds value to your life or knowledge.
adj. improving the quality or value of something by adding desirable elements or ingredients. Often used to describe educational or cultural experiences that enhance personal growth.
Examples
“Volunteering at the animal shelter is an enriching experience.”
“The school offers an enriching curriculum that includes music, art, and several foreign languages.”
“Scholars argue that a diverse workplace provides an enriching environment where different perspectives lead to more creative problem-solving and innovation.”
Examples
simple
“Volunteering at the animal shelter is an enriching experience.”
contextual
“The school offers an enriching curriculum that includes music, art, and several foreign languages.”
complex
“Scholars argue that a diverse workplace provides an enriching environment where different perspectives lead to more creative problem-solving and innovation.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'find'.
Real-World Examples
“By examining the chemical fingerprints inside these old stars, scientists can infer what the first stars were like and how they began enriching the cosmos with its earliest chemical elements.” “These identities, while deeply enriching, sometimes generated internal tensions.” “It removes the urgency of immediately finding what you’re looking for, allowing you to stay open to enriching connections while you search.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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