First Known Use: before 12th century
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richly
adverb rich·ly \ˈrich-lē\
: in a beautiful and expensive way
: in a pleasingly strong way
: in a generous way
Full Definition of RICHLY
1
: in a rich manner
2
: in full measure : amply <praise richly deserved>
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Origin of RICHLY
Middle English richely, from Old English rīclīce, from rīce rich
Related to RICHLY
- Synonyms
- expensively, extravagantly, fatly, grandly, large, lavishly, luxuriously, opulently, palatially, plushly, high, sumptuously
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