having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy

a rich man; a rich nation.

abounding in natural resources

a rich territory.

having wealth or valuable resources (usually fol. by in )

a country rich in traditions.

abounding (usually fol. by in or with )

a countryside rich in beauty; a design rich with colors.

of great value or worth; valuable

a rich harvest.

(of food) delectably and perhaps unhealthfully spicy, or sweet and abounding in butter or cream

a rich gravy; a rich pastry.

costly, expensively elegant, or fine, as dress or jewels.

sumptuous; elaborately abundant

a rich feast.

using valuable materials or characterized by elaborate workmanship, as buildings or furniture.

abounding in desirable elements or qualities

a man rich in kindness.

(of wine) strong and finely flavored.

(of color) deep, strong, or vivid

rich purple.

full and mellow in tone

rich sounds; a rich voice.

strongly fragrant; pungent

a rich odor.

producing or yielding abundantly

a rich soil.

abundant, plentiful, or ample

a rich supply.

Automotive . (of a mixture in a fuel system) having a relatively high ratio of fuel to air ( contrasted with lean ).

Informal .

highly amusing.

ridiculous; absurd.

( used with a plural verb ) rich persons collectively (usually prec. by the )

new tax shelters for the rich.