greedy

Describes a person who has an excessive desire for more than is needed, especially for food, money, or power.

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1. Excessive desire for more A2 formal

   Having an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.

   • The greedy businessman took all the profits for himself.
   • She is greedy for attention and always wants to be the center of focus.
   • He ate the whole cake because he was too greedy to share.

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   Синонимы: acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgluttonousgraspinginsatiablerapaciousvoracious

   Антонимы: altruisticcharitablecontentfrugalgenerousmoderatesatisfiedselflesstemperate

2. Wanting more than needed A2 informal

   Showing a selfish desire to have more of something than is necessary or fair.

   • Don't be so greedy; leave some cookies for your sister.
   • The greedy child grabbed all the toys from the shelf.
   • He is greedy for power and will do anything to get it.

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   Синонимы: acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinginsatiablemercenaryrapacious

   Антонимы: altruisticbountifulcharitablegenerousselfless

• greedier comparative form
• greediest superlative form