rich

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

adj. having a lot of butter, cream, sugar, or other strong flavors.

adj. containing a large amount of fat, sugar, or eggs; highly concentrated in flavor or nutrients.

“The chocolate cake was so rich that I could only eat one small piece.”

“The chef prepared a rich hollandaise sauce to accompany the asparagus, balancing the heavy cream with a touch of lemon.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. containing a large amount of something good or useful.

adj. abounding in desirable qualities or resources; plentiful.

“The region is rich in natural resources like oil and gas.”

“The novel provides a rich description of life in the nineteenth century, capturing every detail of the social customs of the time.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. strong, deep, and pleasing to the senses.

adj. having a deep, pleasing, and vivid quality, especially regarding color or sound resonance.

“The curtains were a rich red color that made the room feel warm.”

“The singer's rich baritone voice filled the concert hall, captivating the audience even without amplification.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. used to describe a comment that is funny because the person saying it is guilty of the same thing.

adj. highly amusing or ironic; often used sarcastically to highlight hypocrisy.

“It's a bit rich for him to call me lazy when he never helps at all.”

“The CEO's lecture on corporate frugality was particularly rich, considering he had just authorized the purchase of a second private jet.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

adj. having a lot of features, like video, sound, or interactive parts.

adj. containing complex formatting, multimedia elements, or high levels of user interaction.

“The new app offers a rich user experience with animations and live updates.”

“The developer focused on creating rich media content to increase user engagement across the mobile platform.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. people who have a lot of money, looked at as a group.

n. wealthy people collectively; the affluent class of a society.

“There is a growing gap between the rich and the poor in many countries.”

“The government proposed a new tax that would primarily affect the rich, sparking a heated debate in parliament.”