greedy — Having an excessive desire for wealth, food, or other possessions; wanting more than one needs or deserves.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having an excessive desire for wealth, food, or other possessions; wanting more than one needs or deserves.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡriːdi/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes greedy whenever he sees the treat bag.
- Don't be greedy - save some pizza for your friends!
- The greedy dragon hoarded gold in his cave for centuries.
greedy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡriːdi/]
Having an excessive desire for wealth, food, or other possessions; wanting more than one needs or deserves.
The greedy pirate stole every chest of gold he could find.
The greedy merchant kept every gold coin for himself. (💰 More Money + 🙅 Never Share → Greedy)
The greedy farmer ignored the needy families until he finally became generous.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'grǣdig' meaning 'hungry' or 'eager,' derived from 'grǣd' (greed, hunger). The meaning evolved from simple hunger to excessive desire for wealth or possessions.
Breakdown
greed (desire/hunger) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat becomes greedy whenever he sees the treat bag.”
“Don't be greedy - save some pizza for your friends!”
“The greedy dragon hoarded gold in his cave for centuries.”
“She felt greedy asking for a second helping of dessert.”
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