richly

adverb

rich·​ly ˈrich-lē How to pronounce richly (audio)
1
: in a rich manner
2
: in full measure : amply
praise richly deserved

Examples of richly in a Sentence

The room was richly decorated. They were richly rewarded for their efforts.
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Dressed in a joyful orange ensemble, Fox was flanked by her fellow choir members, each dressed in a richly hued jewel tone of their choice. Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025 That experience speaks to the heart of South of Midnight, a Southern gothic fantasy adventure game anchored by a soundtrack richly steeped in regional folklore. Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025 The audience explosion at the end was richly earned. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 Encased in golden packaging with gold flecks throughout, this richly plush lip balm is the essence of everyday soft glam. Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for richly

Word History

Etymology

Middle English richely, from Old English rīclīce, from rīce rich

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of richly was before the 12th century

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“Richly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/richly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

richly

adverb
rich·​ly ˈrich-lē How to pronounce richly (audio)
1
: in a rich manner
richly dressed
2
: in full measure : amply
richly deserved

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