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greedy Definition and Meaning in English (greedy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:avariciouscovetousacquisitive
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Greedy definition: Having an excessive desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.

Definitions of Greedy

  1. 1adjective

    Having an excessive desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.

Example Sentences

“The greedy man tried to take all the food for himself.”

“She was too greedy to share her toys with her friends.”

“His greedy eyes scanned the jewels in the display case.”

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Inflected Word Forms

noungreed
noungreediness
adverbgreedily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

greedy for powercollocation

Having an excessive desire to control or influence others.

greedy for moneycollocation

Having an excessive desire for wealth.

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Greedy definition: Having an excessive desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.
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'Greedy' translates to 'greedy' in English. Greedy definition: Having an excessive desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.
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