1
: in a rich manner
2
: in full measure : amply
praise richly deserved
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The room was richly decorated.
They were richly rewarded for their efforts.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.
—Kevin Spencer, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Revoking the clearances for the signatories of the ‘Hunter Biden letter’ is a penalty that was richly and justly deserved.
—Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
In the process, Hardenberg gives us a richly detailed yet very accessible history of how over five centuries, the concept of measuring mean sea level was a painstaking process that advanced in fits and starts.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Richly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/richly. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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