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reichlich

amply

adverb RYKH-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

rather (too much)

Usage Note

reichlich means amply or plentifully, as in reichlich Zeit, but as an intensifier before adjectives it often carries a critical edge, as in reichlich spät meaning rather too late.

Examples

"Du kommst reichlich spät zur Besprechung."

Natural Translation

You're coming rather late to the meeting.

Literal Translation

You come amply late to-the meeting.

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