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materialistic

/məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

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

ruОписывает человека или общество, чрезмерно озабоченное материальными благами и физическим комфортом, а не духовными или интеллектуальными ценностями.esDescribe a una persona o sociedad excesivamente preocupada por los bienes materiales y la comodidad física, más que por los valores espirituales o intelectuales.frDécrit une personne ou une société excessivement préoccupée par les biens matériels et le confort physique, plutôt que par les valeurs spirituelles ou intellectuelles.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Gesellschaft, die übermäßig auf materielle Güter und physischen Komfort ausgerichtet ist statt auf geistige oder intellektuelle Werte.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou sociedade excessivamente preocupada com bens materiais e conforto físico, em vez de valores espirituais ou intelectuais.zh形容一个人或社会过分看重物质财富和物质享受,而忽视精神或知识层面的价值。arيصف شخصًا أو مجتمعًا مفرطًا في الاهتمام بالماديات والراحة الجسدية على حساب القيم الروحية أو الفكرية.

  1. Excessively focused on possessions B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruМатериалистичныйesMaterialistafrMatérialistedeMaterialistischptMaterialistazh物质主义的arمادي

    Synonyms: acquisitivecovetousgreedymercenarypossessive

    Antonyms: asceticidealisticspiritual

  2. Conforming to middle-class standards C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruМещанскийesConformista con valores de clase mediafrconformiste petit-bourgeoisdeSpießbürgerlichptPecliqueirozh市侩的arبورجوازي صغير

    Synonyms: bourgeoisconventionalmiddle-classrespectable

  • more materialistic comparative form
  • most materialistic superlative form