richness
Richness (noun) means the quality of being rich, whether in wealth, flavour, detail, or abundance. Example: “The richness of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking.”
How to Use Richness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow rich something is — in flavour, detail, wealth, or variety.
Word Forms
richnesses plural
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The _____ of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking.
Etymology
From Middle English richenesse, formed from rich plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “richness” mean?
The word “richness” means the quality of being rich, whether in wealth, flavour, detail, or abundance. In plain terms, how rich something is — in flavour, detail, wealth, or variety.
How do you pronounce “richness”?
“Richness” is pronounced RIHCH-nuhs (/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “richness” in a sentence?
Here is “richness” used in a sentence: “The richness of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking.”
What part of speech is “richness”?
“Richness” is a noun.
Where does the word “richness” come from?
The word “richness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English richenesse, formed from rich plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Is “richness” a common word?
“Richness” is an uncommon word in modern English.