Definition for RICH'LY

RICH'LY, adv.

  1. With riches; with opulence; with abundance of goods or estate; with ample funds; as, a hospital richly endowed. In Belmont is a lady richly left. – Shak.
  2. Gayly; splendidly; magnificently; as, richly dressed, richly ornamented.
  3. Plenteously; abundantly; amply; as, to be richly paid for services. The reading of ancient authors will richly reward us for the perusal.
  4. Truly; really; abundantly; fully; as, a chastisement richly deserved. – Addison.

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