Meaning of greedy in English

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Classifying Adjective
greedy
Definitions
1. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Examples
- « 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 greed »
Synonyms
- acquisitive
2. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Examples
- « avid for adventure »
- « an avid ambition to succeed »
- « fierce devouring affection »
- « the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity »
- « greedy for fame »
Synonyms
- desirous
3. wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Examples
- « don't be greedy with the cookies »
Synonyms
- gluttonous

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