adjective
Having a lot of money and valuable things.
Her family is rich.
He became rich by starting a business.
Common phrases & grammar
rich family · rich country · rich people · become rich
be rich
become rich
American English
How to pronounce rich
adjective · nounA2Common word
RIHCH
/ɹɪʧ/
One syllable.
Having a lot of money and valuable things.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Containing a large amount of a useful substance or quality.
This cereal is rich in fiber.
The region has rich soil.
Common phrases & grammar
rich soil · rich in vitamins · rich source of information · mineral-rich water
be rich in + noun
noun + be rich in + noun
adjective
Containing a lot of butter, cream, oil, or sugar, so it can feel heavy.
The chocolate cake was too rich for me.
This sauce is rich and creamy.
Common phrases & grammar
rich food · rich dessert · rich sauce · rich flavor
a rich + food noun
have a rich + taste noun
adjective
Having a deep, strong, or full quality, especially in color, sound, or experience.
The painting uses rich colors.
She has a rich singing voice.
Common phrases & grammar
rich color · rich voice · rich cultural heritage · rich experience
Useful expressions
Become wealthy very quickly, often in an unrealistic way.
He was looking for a get-rich-quick plan.
Wealthy and well-known people.
The event attracts the rich and famous.
Used to say that someone is being hypocritical.
You call me careless? That's rich, coming from you.