Richness Meaning
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches.
nounThe state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion.
Sentence Examples
The soil retained richness.
Brazil is very rich; its richness is immense; coffee is one of its greatest riches.
Your perspective adds depth and richness to discussions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The flavor of the soup's ____ came from the cream and fresh herbs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking with quality ingredients and a generous pour of wine.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English richenesse; by surface analysis, rich + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"By using the same classification system for all the dictionaries surveyed, it was possible to compare the lexical richness of each against the other."
— 2012, James Lambert, “Beyond Hobson-Jobson: A new lexicography for Indian English”, in World Englishes, page 297:
"Describing us as multilingual emphasizes our achievements and that learning English adds to the richness of our identity."
— 2021 December 18, Ching Ching Tan, “Spielberg’s West Side Story shows us the value of multilingualism”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The flavor of the soup's ____ came from the cream and fresh herbs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking with quality ingredients and a generous pour of wine.