richness
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for richness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being rich, whether in wealth, flavour, detail, or abundance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use richness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
richness of flavour
cultural richness
richness of detail
Etymology
From Middle English richenesse, formed from rich plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of richness →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.
