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Superseding others in importance or status
Superlative for owning a lot of resources, such as money or property
“He was a very rich man who had made his fortune in real estate over a number of years.”
Superlative for very fine or luxurious in quality or standard
“The rich fabrics used include soft velvet, sheer chiffon, and shiny satin.”
Superlative for existing in plentiful quantities
“Treasure hunters converged on the small town after rumors of a rich supply of gold in the valley nearby.”
Superlative for decadently pleasing to taste
“This wine seduces with rich flavors of vanilla and hazelnut.”
Superlative for easily or readily leading to satiety when eaten
“It is difficult to resist the temptation to indulge in all that delicious-looking, rich, and comforting food.”
Superlative for full-bodied, such as of a flavor or sound
“The rich taste from a glass of Bordeaux usually works in harmony with red meat.”
Superlative for vibrant or intense in color
“The bare stems turn into a rich mahogany red during winter.”
Superlative for having a fullness in sound
“That sumptuous, rich contralto voice is of a type they just don't make anymore.”
Superlative for ironic in nature, usually in an absurd or annoying way
“Isn't it a bit rich for Jessie to accuse others of misconduct after faking his own injury?”
Superlative for capable of growing abundant crops
“When soil is depleted, tree farms move to new locations, displacing food crops from rich agricultural land.”
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