richly
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for richly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a lavish, luxurious, or elaborately detailed way.
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How to use richly
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Etymology
From Old English rīclīce, formed from rich plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “richly” mean?
The word “richly” means in a lavish, luxurious, or elaborately detailed way. In plain terms, in a lavish way, or (with "deserve") completely and fully.
How do you pronounce “richly”?
“Richly” is pronounced RIHCH-lee (/ˈɹɪt͡ʃli/ in IPA).
How do you use “richly” in a sentence?
Here is “richly” used in a sentence: “The hall was richly decorated with tapestries and gold trim.”
What part of speech is “richly”?
“Richly” is an adverb.
Where does the word “richly” come from?
The word “richly” comes from Old English. From Old English rīclīce, formed from rich plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Is “richly” a common word?
“Richly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “richly” have?
“Richly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a lavish, luxurious, or elaborately detailed way.