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richer

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɪtʃɝ// UK //ɹˈɪtʃɐ// rich·er
Definition

adj. having more money, assets, or valuable resources than before or than someone else. It can also describe something that has more of a good quality, like a deeper color or a stronger taste.

adj. the comparative form of 'rich', indicating a greater possession of wealth, resources, or intensity. It describes an increase in abundance, whether financial, nutritional, or sensory.


SIMPLE

This chocolate cake tastes much richer than the one I made.

CONTEXTUAL

As the city developed, the neighborhoods on the west side became significantly richer than those in the east.

COMPLEX

The artist used a richer palette of deep reds and golds to convey the opulence of the royal court in her latest series of oil paintings.

Usage

The comparative form of the adjective 'rich'; typically followed by 'than' when making direct comparisons.

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