richly
Britishadverb
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in a rich or elaborate manner
a richly decorated carving
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fully and appropriately
he was richly rewarded for his service
Example Sentences
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When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
As historian Joseph Ellis records of the Framers: “It is richly ironic that one of the few original intentions they all shared was opposition to any judicial doctrine of ‘original intent.’
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
If SK Hynix’s ADRs trade richly relative to local shares, “that is a sign of pent-up U.S. demand for direct exposure,” Fetherstonhaugh said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The glittering gold ground of the Modrone is richly textured with detailed tooling, a resplendent setting for the colorful figures that command our attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
E & J, by contrast, had a far more ornate bottle: more squat, like a decanter, with smoked glass, foil wrapping around the spout, and a dark, richly textured label.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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