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in a way that shows luxury, beauty, or high cost
- The palace was richly adorned with jewels and marble.
- She dressed richly in silk and pearls.
- The curtains hung heavily and richly around the windows.
- The hall was richly furnished in antique style.
- He lives richly, surrounded by art and fine things.
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in a way that is full of strong or appealing sensory qualities
- The stew was richly seasoned with herbs and garlic.
- The fabric shimmered richly in the sunlight.
- The cake was richly sweet and moist.
- Autumn leaves rustled in richly colored shades of orange and red.
- Her perfume lingered richly in the room.
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in a generous or abundant way
- The project was richly funded by private donors.
- They were richly compensated for their work.
- The performance was richly applauded by the audience.
- He was richly gifted with both talent and opportunity.
- Her years of dedication were richly acknowledged at the ceremony.
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(of a marriage) advantageously, especially in terms of wealth or status
- She married richly and moved into a grand estate.
- Many assumed he would marry richly to save his business.
- The heiress was expected to marry richly and uphold tradition.
- His ambitions included marrying richly and joining high society.
- The character in the novel schemes to marry richly for security.