materialistic — excessively concerned with material possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: excessively concerned with material possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
Korean meaning: 정신적·지적 가치보다 물질적 소유와 부에 지나치게 관심이 많은
Korean pronunciation: 머**티**리얼**리**스틱
Example Sentences
- My ex was so materialistic, she dumped me for a guy with a Ferrari.
- The survey revealed that younger generations are becoming increasingly materialistic.
- He's not materialistic at all - he's been wearing the same shirt for three years!
materialistic
ADJECTIVE//məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk//
excessively concerned with material possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values
excessively concerned with material possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values
Being materialistic blocks the realistic artistic soul.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'materia'(물질)에서 시작되어, '-ist'(주의자)와 '-ic'(형용사 어미)가 결합된 단어입니다. 18세기 계몽주의 시대에 물질주의 철학과 함께 등장했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ex was so materialistic, she dumped me for a guy with a Ferrari.”
“The survey revealed that younger generations are becoming increasingly materialistic.”
“He's not materialistic at all - he's been wearing the same shirt for three years!”
“Parents worry that social media makes children more materialistic.”
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