present participle of rich

plural of richness

(chiefly attributive) From poverty to exceptional wealth.

(poetry) A form of rhyme with identical sounds, as in "pear" and "pair".

(idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.

(derogatory) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

Newly rich; like a nouveau riche.

(derogatory) Old money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are inherited, and who are therefore perceived to have refinement and good breeding.

plural of nouveau riche

plural of rime riche