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greedy

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
greedy /ˈgriːdi/ adjective
greedier; greediest
greedy
/ˈgriːdi/
adjective
greedier; greediest
Learner's definition of GREEDY
: having or showing a selfish desire to have more of something (such as money or food) : having greed贪心的;贪婪的
often + for
: very eager to have something渴望的+ for

— greedily

/ˈgriːdəli/ adverb

— greediness

/ˈgriːdinəs/ noun [noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8585 COCA: 8908
greedier; greediest
1
: marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions
greedy creditors
2
: eager, keen
greedy for fame
3
: having a strong desire for food or drink
a predator greedy of its prey
greedily adverb
greediness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for greedy

covetous, greedy, acquisitive, grasping, avaricious mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions.

covetous implies inordinate desire often for another's possessions.

covetous of his brother's country estate

greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire.

greedy for status symbols

acquisitive implies both eagerness to possess and ability to acquire and keep.

an eagerly acquisitive mind

grasping adds to covetous and greedy an implication of selfishness and often suggests unfair or ruthless means.

a hard grasping businesswoman who cheated her associates

avaricious implies obsessive acquisitiveness especially of money and strongly suggests stinginess.

an avaricious miser

Example Sentences

He was a ruthless and greedy businessman. There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone. He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English gredy, from Old English grǣdig; akin to Old High German grātac greedy

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of greedy was before the 12th century
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