rich

adjective (HAVING A LOT OF STH)

/rɪtʃ/

Definition

B2 containing a large amount of a valuable natural substance such as coal, oil, or wood: The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits. The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.Plenty and abundant rich in sth B2 containing a lot of something good or useful: Pineapple juice is rich in vitamins A and B. The English language is rich in vocabulary.Plenty and abundant › Rich land or soil contains a large amount of substances that help plants to grow: the richest arable land in the countryFertile or infertile land › containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting: He has written a book about the island's rich history. She had a rich and varied life and met many famous and exciting people.Exciting and interesting › If the style of something such as a piece of furniture or a building is rich, it contains a lot of decoration: The temple is noted for its rich carvings.AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant

(Definition of rich adjective (HAVING A LOT OF STH) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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