adjective

rich

Translation

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent

He is a very rich man.

This chocolate cake is too rich for me.

The country is rich in natural resources.

The fabric has a rich, deep color.

The fabric has a rich, deep colour.

((before a noun)) wealthy, abundant A rich country has many resources.

((to be rich)) to be wealthy They are very rich.

((rich in sth.)) having a lot of (sth.) This area is rich in history.

Synonyms: wealthy, affluent, well-off; Antonyms: poor, impoverished

From Old English 'rīċe' (powerful, noble), from Proto-Germanic '*rīkijaz' (kingly, powerful).

Think of 'rich' food, like a rich chocolate cake, which is full and intense, just like a rich person's life is full of wealth.