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greedy
01
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
greediest
Comparative
greedier
gradable
Examples
The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.
02
intensely or excessively desirous of something
Examples
She was greedy for attention at the party.
03
having an excessive appetite for food or drink
Examples
The dog was greedy at dinner and ate everything.
Lexical Tree
greedily
greediness
overgreedy
greedy
greed
