rikkalikult

Rikkalikult is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a rich or abundant manner; richly, lavishly.” It describes the manner in which an action is performed or the degree of something. It is formed from the adjective rikkalik (rich, abundant) by adding the adverbial suffix -ult, yielding rikkalikult.

In usage, rikkalikult denotes fullness, plurality and variety. It is common in descriptive or literary prose and can modify verbs, adjectives, or participles: for example, Laud oli rikkalikult kaetud (the table was richly laid); Raamat on rikkalikult illustreeritud (the book is richly illustrated); Ettekandja kasutas rikkalikult näiteid (the speaker used many examples). It can also appear in phrases such as rikkalikult varustatud (well-equipped) to emphasize abundance.

Etymology: rikkalikult derives from rikkalik, itself from root rikk- meaning wealth or abundance, with suffix -lik forming an adjective, and the adverbial suffix -ult turning it into a manner adverb.

See also: rikkalik (adjective); Estonian adverb formation patterns include suffixes like -ult (-lt) for manner.

English equivalents: richly, abundantly, lavishly.