richness
Britishnoun
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the state or quality of being rich
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ecology the number of individuals of a species in a given area
Explanation
Richness is a quality or characteristic, either of having a lot of money or of being plentiful. The richness of exotic bird life in Hawaii may be much more appealing to you than the richness of your wealthy neighbors. When you use the noun richness to talk about an abundance of something, you're emphasizing how luxurious or bountiful it is. And if you mention the richness of a meal or a dessert, you're talking about its delicious, fatty, and filling nature: "The richness of this chocolate mousse is off the charts!" Sometimes richness also means "intensity," as in the richness of the deep blue sky.
Vocabulary lists containing richness
Example Sentences
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Together, they keep the richness from settling too heavily.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
They create pockets of richness, visual contrast, textural variation.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Pork chops have a long-standing relationship with applesauce — something sweet on the side, a soft counterpoint to the richness.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Classrooms should reflect the richness of American history, not a simplified version shaped by uncertainty about constitutional boundaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I play as if no one is listening, basking in the richness of the sound.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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