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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But at its heart, the AeroPress remains a compact and ingeniously simple coffee maker, using pressure applied by hand to extract a smooth but richly flavorful and aromatic cup. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025 Sammie, a troubadour of nearly messianic stature, is no more richly developed. A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025 The jail rooms were richly decorated, and Hunt ran his quarters simultaneously as a home, a salon for the intellectual elite, and a newsroom. Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 4 Apr. 2025 Each point is richly supported by public interest groups. Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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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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