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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She has always been drawn to richly colored and ornamented surfaces and the solidity of furnishings made to last. Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024 The show awaits, and so richly deserves, a Broadway premiere. 5. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024 Each title richly rewards readers who come in with little prior knowledge. Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024 Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were sometimes willing to excuse things like the Palestinian Authority's commitment to its ghoulish pay for slay program, which richly rewards anyone who slaughters Jews. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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