richely

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English rīċlīċe, from Proto-West Germanic *rīkīlīkō, from Proto-Germanic *rīkijalīkô; equivalent to and often remodelled after riche (rich) +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrit͡ʃ(ə)lː/, /ˈriːt͡ʃ(ə)liː/, /-lit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb

richely

  1. Marvelously; in an attractive or majestic way:
    1. With ceremony, rigour, and ritual; reverentially.
    2. Luxuriously; in an extravagant or lavish way.
  2. Copiously, profusely; in an abundant way.
  3. Mightily, strongly; with authority.
  4. (referring to marriage) Advantageously, to be wealthy.

Descendants

  • English: richly
  • Scots: richly

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