richly
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that looks expensive, beautiful, or high quality.
in an elaborate, expensive, or luxurious manner, often involving high-quality materials or decoration.
Simple“The old palace was richly decorated with gold and silk.”
In context“The ballroom was richly appointed with velvet draperies and crystal chandeliers that reflected the soft glow of the candlelight.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a lot of detail, color, or deep meaning.
in a way that is full of expression, detail, or deep color.
Simple“The author richly describes the sights and sounds of the city.”
In context“The sunset was richly colored with deep purples and oranges, creating a dramatic backdrop for the mountain range.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
completely or fully, especially when talking about something someone deserves.
thoroughly or fully; frequently used to modify verbs like 'deserve' to indicate complete justification.
Simple“After all her hard work, she richly deserved the promotion.”
In context“The team's victory was richly deserved after they spent months training harder than any of their competitors.”
Synonyms
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.