rich (fragrance); dense; strong (color, emotion); great (interest)
Meanings
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rich; strong (of fragrance or aroma)
Used primarily to describe intense and pleasant smells from plants, flowers, food, or drink.
The rich fragrance of osmanthus filled the entire courtyard.
This cup of coffee has a strong, rich aroma.
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The freshly baked bread gave off a rich, bready fragrance.
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dense; thick (of vegetation, foliage)
Describes forests, foliage, or any vegetation growing very closely together.
We walked into that dense pine forest.
The mountainside is covered with thick shrubbery.
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The vegetation here is especially dense, almost blocking the sky.
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strong; deep; thick (of color, emotion, atmosphere)
Applied to abstract qualities like artistic tones, feelings (e.g., nostalgia, passion), or the ambience of a place or event.
The color tone of this painting is very rich and deep.
The novel is filled with a strong sense of nostalgia.
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During Chinese New Year, every household is brimming with a strong festive atmosphere.
He has deep feelings for his hometown.
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great; keen; strong (of interest or enthusiasm)
Describes a high level of interest, enthusiasm, or eagerness in a subject or activity.
The children developed a keen interest in dinosaurs.
He enthusiastically started talking about his travel experiences.
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She has a strong interest in classical music.