richness
noun
Simple meaning
Having many examples or cases.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
richnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɪtʃnəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
uncountable
The state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches.
uncountable
The state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion.
countable
The result or product of being rich.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion.
Used this way, richness is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Rich and abundant
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use richness
- “They studied forerunners of richness or poverty.”noun
- “The richness of the mines and pastureland.”noun
- “He praised the richness of the soil.”noun
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Word family
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To an ample degree or in an ample manner.
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