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greedy
01
ingordo
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
Esempi
The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.
L'uomo d'affari avido ha sfruttato i suoi dipendenti per il profitto, preoccupandosi solo di aumentare la propria ricchezza.
The greedy child hoarded all the candy for himself, refusing to share with his friends.
Il bambino avido ha accumulato tutte le caramelle per sé, rifiutandosi di condividerle con i suoi amici.
02
avido, bramoso
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Esempi
She was greedy for attention at the party.
The child was greedy for praise from the teacher.
03
goloso, ingordo
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Esempi
The dog was greedy at dinner and ate everything.
He felt greedy after seeing the dessert table.
Albero Lessicale
greedily
greediness
overgreedy
greedy
greed
