noun
richness
RIHCH-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being rich, whether in wealth, flavour, detail, or abundance.
"The richness of the sauce came from hours of slow cooking."
"Critics praised the richness of the novel's language."
How to Use Richness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow rich something is — in flavour, detail, wealth, or variety.
Common pairings
richness of flavour
cultural richness
richness of detail
Word Forms
richnesses plural
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Etymology
From Middle English richenesse, formed from rich plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.