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richly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɪtʃɫi// UK //ɹˈɪtʃli// rich·ly

adv. in a way that is very full, deep, or expensive. You use it to describe things that have a lot of detail, color, or quality.

adv. in an elaborate, expensive, or highly detailed manner; also used to describe something that is fully or deservedly experienced.


SIMPLE

The room was richly decorated with gold and silk.

CONTEXTUAL

The historical novel is richly detailed, making the reader feel as if they are living in the 18th century.

COMPLEX

After decades of dedicated service to the community, the retiring professor was richly rewarded with a ceremony that celebrated his numerous academic achievements.

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English richely, from Old English rīċlīċe, from Proto-West Germanic rīkīlīkō, from Proto-Germanic rīkijalīkô; by surface analysis, rich + -ly (adverbial suffix).

Usage

Typically placed before a past participle or an adjective to intensify the quality described.

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