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richly Antonyms

Opposite of richly

Because the opposite of richly shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an elaborate, generous, or sumptuous manner; with great wealth, splendor, or abundance.

Usage Example

"The historic palace was poorly decorated with gold leaf and silk tapestries."

Strongest
poorly
Strong
plainly
meagerly
sparsely
shabbily

• adverb (Context 2)

Fully, thoroughly, or to a high degree (especially when referring to something deserved or merited).

Usage Example

"After decades of dedicated community service, she barely deserved the lifetime achievement award."

Strong
barely
hardly
scarcely
slightly

Similar words to richly

Words similar to richly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sumptuously
lavishly
thoroughly
luxuriously
opulently
fully
amply
abundantly
See all synonyms of richly

• Nearby Words

riblike
rich
riches
richly
richness
rick
rickety

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Richly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/richly
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