richly

richly
rich|ly [ˈrıtʃli] adv
1.) if something is richly decorated, it is decorated a lot, in a way that is beautiful
▪ a richly carved ceiling
▪ a cloak richly embroidered with gold thread
2.) if someone is richly dressed, they are dressed in expensive clothes
3.) richly coloured
having beautiful strong colours
▪ the richly coloured mosaic
4.) richly flavoured/scented
having a strong pleasant taste or smell
▪ richly scented flowers
5.) richly deserve
to completely deserve something such as success or punishment
▪ They got the punishment they so richly deserved.
6.) containing large amounts of something
▪ a richly wooded valley
▪ an area that is richly endowed with wildlife
7.) richly rewarding
giving you a strong feeling of pleasure
▪ It was a richly rewarding relationship.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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