American English

How to pronounce richness

nounB2
RIHCHnuhs

/ˈɹɪʧ.nəs/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A large amount and wide variety of something valuable or interesting.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A large amount and wide variety of something valuable or interesting.

The richness of the region's culture attracts visitors.

The richness of detail in the book makes the story feel real.

Common phrases & grammar

richness of culture · richness of experience · richness of detail · richness of tradition

the richness of + noun

richness in + noun

noun

A full, deep, and pleasing quality in a taste, color, or sound.

The richness of the sauce comes from roasted tomatoes.

The painting's richness comes from its deep blue and gold colors.

Common phrases & grammar

richness of flavor · richness of color · richness of sound · add richness to

the richness of + noun

add richness to + noun

nounformalless common

The condition of having a lot of money and valuable property.

The country's richness is not shared equally among its people.

The novel contrasts the richness of the palace with the poverty outside.

Good to know

For money, wealth is usually more natural than richness.

Common phrases & grammar

the richness of + noun

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