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materialistic

/məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

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adjective

/məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека или общество, чрезмерно озабоченное материальными благами и физическим комфортом, а не духовными или интеллектуальными ценностями.

Describes a person or society that is excessively concerned with material possessions and physical comfort rather than spiritual or intellectual values.

  1. Excessively focused on possessionsB2formal

    Having a strong interest in acquiring material goods and wealth, often at the expense of spiritual or intellectual values.

    ruМатериалистичный

    • Her materialistic attitude made her prioritize expensive cars over meaningful relationships.
    • The modern world is often criticized for being too materialistic.
    • He left his materialistic lifestyle to live simply in the countryside.

    Synonymsacquisitivecovetousgreedymercenarypossessive

    Antonymsasceticidealisticspiritual

  2. Conforming to middle-class standardsC1formal

    Adhering to the conventional values, tastes, and social standards typically associated with the middle class.

    ruМещанский

    • Their materialistic lifestyle included a suburban house, two cars, and a yearly vacation.
    • She rejected the materialistic expectations of her family to pursue an artistic career.
    • The novel satirizes the materialistic aspirations of the middle class.

    Synonymsbourgeoisconventionalmiddle-classrespectable

Forms
  • more materialistic comparative form
  • most materialistic superlative form
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