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richly

adverb
 
 
/ˈrɪtʃ.li/

Definition

richly decorated, furnished, etc. having a lot of beautiful or expensive decoration, furniture, etc.: The façade of the church is richly decorated in green and white marble.Plenty and abundantExpensive and luxuriousCosting too much in a very special or valuable way, or in a way that is greater than usual: The cake takes two hours to cook, but your patience will be richly rewarded. She finally obtained the recognition which she so richly deserved.Very and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
(Definition of richly adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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