rich

adjective

• 1having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy:most of these artists are already quite rich (as plural noun the rich)every day the gap between the rich and the poor widens
• (of a country or region) having valuable natural resources or a successful economy.
• of expensive materials or workmanship; demonstrating wealth:rich mahogany furniture
• generating wealth; valuable:not all football players enjoy rich rewards from the game

• 2plentiful; abundant:the nation’s rich and diverse wildlife
• having (a particular thing) in large amounts:many vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidant vitamins [in combination]:a protein-rich diet
• (of food) containing a large amount of fat, spices, sugar, etc.:dishes with wonderfully rich sauces
• (of drink) full-bodied:a rich, hoppy beer
• (of the mixture in an internal combustion engine) containing a high proportion of fuel.

• 3producing a large quantity of something:novels have always been a rich source of material for the film industry
• (of soil or a piece of land) having the properties necessary to produce fertile growth.
• (of a mine or mineral deposit) yielding a large quantity or proportion of precious metal.

• 4(of a color, sound, smell, etc.) pleasantly deep or strong:his rich bass voice basmati rice has a rich aroma

• 5interesting because full of diversity or complexity:what a full, rich life you lead!

• 6 informal (of a remark) causing ironic amusement or indignation:these comments are a bit rich coming from a woman with no money worries