Rich is the general word it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight. Rich, wealthy, affluent all indicate abundance of possessions. See corresponding entry in Unabridged well-to-do, moneyed. 900 Middle English Old English rīce (adjective, adjectival) Celtic cognate with German reich wealthy akin to Latin rēx, Sanskrit rājan king v.) rich persons collectively (usually prec. Automotive(of a mixture in a fuel system) having a relatively high ratio of fuel to air (contrasted with lean).abundant, plentiful, or ample: a rich supply.Agricultureproducing or yielding abundantly: a rich soil.
#WORD VS WORD RICH FULL#
full and mellow in tone: rich sounds a rich voice.(of color) deep, strong, or vivid: rich purple.Wine(of wine) strong and finely flavored.abounding in desirable elements or qualities: a man rich in kindness.using valuable materials or characterized by elaborate workmanship, as buildings or furniture.costly, expensively elegant, or fine, as dress or jewels.