richly

1 of 1adverb

/ˈrɪtʃli/

1

in a way that shows luxury, beauty, or high cost

The palace was richly adorned with jewels and marble.
She dressed richly in silk and pearls.
The curtains hung heavily and richly around the windows.
The hall was richly furnished in antique style.
He lives richly, surrounded by art and fine things.

Synonyms:

luxuriously extravagantly posh opulently graciously lavishly sumptuously

2

in a way that is full of strong or appealing sensory qualities

The stew was richly seasoned with herbs and garlic.
The fabric shimmered richly in the sunlight.
The cake was richly sweet and moist.
Autumn leaves rustled in richly colored shades of orange and red.
Her perfume lingered richly in the room.

Synonyms:

tastily scrumptiously deliciously lusciously

3

in a generous or abundant way

The project was richly funded by private donors.
They were richly compensated for their work.
The performance was richly applauded by the audience.
He was richly gifted with both talent and opportunity.
Her years of dedication were richly acknowledged at the ceremony.

Synonyms:

munificently copiously profusely rife wantonly bounteously fully amply abundantly large handsomely generously lavishly unstintingly freely liberally

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4

(of a marriage) advantageously, especially in terms of wealth or status

She married richly and moved into a grand estate.
Many assumed he would marry richly to save his business.
The heiress was expected to marry richly and uphold tradition.
His ambitions included marrying richly and joining high society.
The character in the novel schemes to marry richly for security.