Collins English-English Dictionary

rich [rɪtʃ]

1. 1. adj well supplied with wealth, property, etc; owning much

2. 2. adj (as collective noun; preceded by the)

   the rich

3. 3. adj [when postpositive, usually foll by in] having an abundance of natural resources, minerals, etc

   a land rich in metals

4. 4. adj producing abundantly; fertile

   rich soil

5. 5. adj [when postpositive, usually foll by in or with] well supplied (with desirable qualities); abundant (in)

   a country rich with cultural interest

6. 6. adj of great worth or quality; valuable

   a rich collection of antiques

7. 7. adj luxuriant or prolific

   a rich growth of weeds

8. 8. adj expensively elegant, elaborate, or fine; costly

   a rich display

9. 9. adj (of food) having a large proportion of flavoursome or fatty ingredients, such as spices, butter, or cream

10. 10. adj having a full-bodied flavour

    a rich ruby port

11. 11. adj (of a smell) pungent or fragrant

12. 12. adj (of colour) intense or vivid; deep

    a rich red

13. 13. adj (of sound or a voice) full, mellow, or resonant

14. 14. adj (of a fuel-air mixture) containing a relatively high proportion of fuel - Compare weak

15. 15. adj very amusing, laughable, or ridiculous

    a rich joke

    a rich situation

16. 16. n See riches

17. 17. n [Etymology] Old English rice (originally of persons: great, mighty), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Celtic (compare Old Irish ri king)