Synonyms for

Richest

Verb / ˈrɪtʃʌst / Another word for richest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the greatest amount of wealth or money

Synonyms & similar words

productive copious racy plentiful rich lean ample robust plenteous fat fertile poor fullbodied deep wealthiest

Synonyms by register

Formal

affluent wealthiest opulent prosperous

Informal

loaded well-off well-heeled moneyed

Literary

most opulent most resplendent

Antonyms

poorest destitute impoverished needy penniless indigent

Common collocations

  • richest man
  • richest country
  • richest person
  • richest soil
  • richest flavor
  • richest deposit
  • richest part

Word family

noun richness
adjective rich
adverb richly

Usage note

The word 'richest' is the superlative form of 'rich'. It is often used to describe extreme wealth or abundance.

Example sentences

  1. She is the richest woman in the world.
  2. He inherited the richest estate in the country.
  3. The richest nations have a responsibility to help the poorest.
  4. Their family is one of the richest in town.
  5. The richest chocolate cake I've ever tasted!

Quotes

  • The richest man is not he who has the most, but he who needs the least. - Unknown
  • The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time. - Lawrence Durrell
  • The richest values of wilderness lie not in the days of Daniel Boone, nor even in the present, but rather in the future. - Aldo Leopold

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