Word
richly
Phoneticsrich·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪtʃɫi/
UK/ɹˈɪtʃli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01in a luxurious way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that looks expensive, beautiful, or high quality.
adv. in an elaborate, expensive, or luxurious manner, often involving high-quality materials or decoration.
“The old palace was richly decorated with gold and silk.”
“The ballroom was richly appointed with velvet draperies and crystal chandeliers that reflected the soft glow of the candlelight.”
Synonyms
02vividly or deeply
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. having a lot of detail, color, or deep meaning.
adv. in a way that is full of expression, detail, or deep color.
“The author richly describes the sights and sounds of the city.”
“The sunset was richly colored with deep purples and oranges, creating a dramatic backdrop for the mountain range.”
Antonyms
03fully or thoroughly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. completely or fully, especially when talking about something someone deserves.
adv. thoroughly or fully; frequently used to modify verbs like 'deserve' to indicate complete justification.
“After all her hard work, she richly deserved the promotion.”
“The team's victory was richly deserved after they spent months training harder than any of their competitors.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The core of Indignity is a richly reimagined retelling of Ypi’s grandmother’s life.” “Moonshot is younger and less richly resourced than the largest U.S.” Etymology
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).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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