enriched

[ en-richt ]

adjective

1. supplied with riches, wealth, or abundant or valuable possessions:

   The enriched manufacturers then funnel profits back to the corrupt politicians who favor and support this vicious cycle of overcharging.

2. supplied with any element, feature, ingredient, etc., that improves quality or attractiveness or adds value or significance:

   As the tea is aged, it gains an enriched flavor and deep, sweet aroma.

   At The Village, we provide living options and services for seniors in a spiritually enriched environment.

3. Physics. (of a substance or material) having an increased proportion of a valuable mineral or isotope:

   In the normal energy fuel cycle, the enriched uranium—up to 90 percent U-235—is then transported to a fuel fabrication facility.

4. (of a curriculum) enhanced by increasing the breadth of content, depth of treatment, or variety of instructional methods:

   The Honors Program offers highly motivated students an enriched program of study in which to develop global perspectives.

5. Nutrition. (of processed food) having one or more nutrients added or restored:

   Consumers today can choose from a wide array of products, including no-fat, low-fat, or calcium-enriched milk.

   The cookie dough is a combination of enriched flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of enrich.

Other Words From

• un·en·riched adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enriched¹

First recorded in 1600–10; 1935–40 enriched fordef 5; enrich ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; enrich ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

He doesn’t know of a volunteer who spends time, say, mentoring or reading to a child, and doesn’t feel enriched by the experience.

From Los Angeles Times

"We were particularly intrigued by the finding of genetic variants jointly tied to rhythm and language as being enriched for oligodendrocytes in the brain," Gordon said.

From Science Daily

They claim the opaque procurement procedures the government has used for infrastructure projects have enriched a few favoured contractors while putting public safety at risk.

From BBC

“He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect. Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

The article reports that -- contrary to popular belief -- massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time.

From Science Daily