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/
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.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin materia (matter, substance), the term emerged in the 18th century during the Enlightenment period alongside materialist philosophy. The word combines the Latin root with the suffix -ist (one who practices or believes) and -ic (adjective-forming suffix) to denote adherence to materialism.
Breakdown
materia (Latin: matter, substance) + -ist (practitioner of a doctrine or belief) + -ic (adjective suffix indicating relation or adherence to).
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📝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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