rich
adjective (ATTRACTIVE) /rɪtʃ/Definition
› A rich colour, sound, smell, or taste is strong in a pleasing or attractive way: This lipstick gives long-lasting rich colour. She produced a rich, deep tone from her clarinet. The wine has a rich aromatic flavour.Physically strong and powerful › A rich material is very beautiful and valuable: She wore a velvet skirt and a rich brocade jacket.General words for textiles
(Definition of rich adjective (ATTRACTIVE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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