greedy

Definition of Greedy in English :

Adjective

1. avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

Example Sentences:
'they are avaricious and will do anything for money'
'casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields'
'a grasping old miser'
'grasping commercialism'
'greedy for money and power'
'grew richer and greedier'
'prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees'

2. avid, devouring, esurient, greedy

(often followed by for') ardently or excessively desirous

Example Sentences:
'avid for adventure'
'an avid ambition to succeed'
'fierce devouring affection'
'the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity'
'greedy for fame'

3. greedy

wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume

Example Sentences:
'don't be greedy with the cookies'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Greedy

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adjectiveWord forms: greedier or greediest

1.

excessively desirous of food or wealth, esp in large amounts; voracious

2. (postpositive; foll by for)

eager (for)

a man greedy for success

Greedy

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adjectiveWord forms: ˈgreedier or ˈgreediest

1.

wanting or taking all that one can get, with no thought of others' needs; desiring more than one needs or deserves; avaricious; covetous

2.

having too strong a desire for food and drink; gluttonous; voracious

3.

intensely eager

Greedy

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adj. greed·i·er, greed·i·est

1. Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves.

2. Having or showing a desire to eat or drink in large or excessive amounts.

3. Extremely eager or desirous for an activity or pursuit: greedy for the opportunity to prove their ability.

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