The word rich has many meanings:

  • Wealthy: "Bill Gates is a rich man."
  • Having lots of natural resources: "Alaska is rich in oil."
  • Elaborate or luxurious: "That was a very rich banquet."
  • Being of good qualities or ingredients: "The chocolate cake was very rich."
  • Full, deep, mellow or vivid: "The painter used a very rich palette."
  • Very amusing or absurd (Slang): "Give you $20? Yeah, that's rich."

Rich can also be short for the name Richard or Richie.