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Greedy

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Definitions for Greedy

adjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Synonyms
Examples
  1. they are avaricious and will do anything for money
  2. casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
  3. a grasping old miser
  4. grasping commercialism
  5. greedy for money and power
  6. grew richer and greedier
  7. prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
adjective
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Synonyms
avid devouring(a) esurient
Examples
  1. avid for adventure
  2. an avid ambition to succeed
  3. fierce devouring affection
  4. the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
  5. greedy for fame
adjective
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Examples
  1. don't be greedy with the cookies

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