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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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an intensely/richly colored plant

Typically, an intensely colored plant has more of these protective chemicals than a paler one does.

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Is intensely in the above interchangeable with richly?" Thanks.
  

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No. Richly is a value judgement; it appertains to artistic taste. Intensely has to do with the amount or concentration of pigment.

  • No.
  • Richly is a value judgement; it appertains to artistic taste.
  • Intensely has to do with the amount or concentration of pigment.
  • Deeply would be a better synonym.
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No. Richly is a value judgement; it appertains to artistic taste. Intensely has to do with the amount or concentration of pigment. Deeply would be a better synonym.
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