enriched

American  

[en-richt] / ɛnˈrɪtʃt /

adjective

1. supplied with riches, wealth, or abundant or valuable possessions.

   The enriched manufacturers then funnel profits back to the corrupt politicians who favor and support this vicious cycle of overcharging.

2. supplied with any element, feature, ingredient, etc., that improves quality or attractiveness or adds value or significance.

   As the tea is aged, it gains an enriched flavor and deep, sweet aroma.

   At The Village, we provide living options and services for seniors in a spiritually enriched environment.

3. Physics. (of a substance or material) having an increased proportion of a valuable mineral or isotope.

   In the normal energy fuel cycle, the enriched uranium—up to 90 percent U-235—is then transported to a fuel fabrication facility.

4. (of a curriculum) enhanced by increasing the breadth of content, depth of treatment, or variety of instructional methods.

   The Honors Program offers highly motivated students an enriched program of study in which to develop global perspectives.

5. Nutrition. (of processed food) having one or more nutrients added or restored.

   Consumers today can choose from a wide array of products, including no-fat, low-fat, or calcium-enriched milk.

   The cookie dough is a combination of enriched flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of enrich.

Other Word Forms

• unenriched adjective

Etymology

Origin of enriched

First recorded in 1600–10; 1935–40 enriched for def. 5; enrich ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; enrich ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Washington's reported 15-point proposal centres on Iran's enriched uranium and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In Geneva, they were discussing a new deal on the nuclear file, including the fate of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium that could be used to make a nuclear weapon.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Both Leavitt and Hegseth, however, mentioned that the United States wants to ensure Iran does not have stockpiles of enriched uranium, the fissile material that is key in developing nuclear weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Tehran didn’t say how much enriched uranium had been produced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She sipped slowly, thinking about the last six years, and how the boy sleeping in the next room had enriched her life with his laughter and energy.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper