English Reference
adjective

richer

adj.
US /ˈɹɪtʃɝ/ UK /ɹˈɪtʃɐ/ rich·er UK spelling Richers

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    having more money, assets, or property than another person or group.

    possessing a greater quantity of wealth, capital, or valuable resources relative to a baseline or another entity.

    Simple

    As the company grew, the owners became much richer than they expected.

    In context

    Economists noted that the richer nations were able to recover from the global recession significantly faster than their developing counterparts.

    wealthiermore affluent
  2. 02 B1 Intermediate Cooking

    having more fat, sugar, or flavor, making food feel heavier or more satisfying.

    containing a higher proportion of flavorful, fatty, or highly nutritious ingredients.

    Simple

    This chocolate cake is much richer than the one we had yesterday.

    In context

    The chef decided to use heavy cream to create a richer sauce that would complement the lean venison.

    creamiermore indulgent
    blanderlighter
  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate

    having more deep color, beautiful sound, or interesting detail.

    characterized by greater intensity, depth, or complexity of sensory qualities such as color, sound, or information.

    Simple

    The sunset colors became richer and darker as the evening went on.

    In context

    The remastered recording offers a richer soundstage, allowing listeners to distinguish individual instruments that were previously muffled.

    fainterthinner
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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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