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greedy
01
ganancioso, avarento
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
Exemplos
The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.
O empresário ganancioso explorou seus funcionários para obter lucro, preocupando-se apenas em aumentar sua própria riqueza.
The greedy child hoarded all the candy for himself, refusing to share with his friends.
A criança gananciosa acumulou todos os doces para si, recusando-se a compartilhar com seus amigos.
02
ganancioso, ávido
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Exemplos
She was greedy for attention at the party.
The child was greedy for praise from the teacher.
03
ganancioso, guloso
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Exemplos
The dog was greedy at dinner and ate everything.
He felt greedy after seeing the dessert table.
Árvore Lexical
greedily
greediness
overgreedy
greedy
greed
