/ ˈrɪtʃli; NAmE / adverb
1.
in a beautiful and expensive manner :
a richly decorated room
2.
used to express the fact that sth has a pleasant strong colour, taste or smell :
a richly flavoured sauce
The polished floor glowed richly.
3.
in a generous way :
She was richly rewarded for all her hard work.
4.
in a way that people think is right and good
SYN thoroughly :
richly deserved success
richly earned respect
5.
used to express the fact that the quality or thing mentioned is present in large amounts :
richly varied countryside
a richly atmospheric novel