rich

Rich is an adjective describing a large amount of wealth or abundance. It can apply to people, resources, or qualities such as flavor, color, or texture. The word derives from Old English ric, meaning powerful or wealthy, and is related to German reich and Dutch rijk. In economics, 'the rich' denotes individuals with high net worth or considerable financial assets, a group that often features in discussions of wealth distribution and public policy. Beyond money, phrases like rich soil, a rich color, or a rich diet indicate high concentration or intensity of a non-financial property.

Rich is also a given name, typically a shortened form of Richard. It is common in English-speaking countries and may appear as a legal first name or as a nickname. While less common as a surname, it exists in some cases.

Notable people named Rich include Rich Little, a Canadian-American impressionist and actor; Rich Hall, an American comedian and writer; and Rich Eisen, an American sportscaster. The Indonesian-American rapper Rich Brian uses Rich Brian as his stage name.

As with any label, the use of 'rich' depends on context and perspective.