covetous, greedy, acquisitive, grasping, avaricious mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions. covetous implies inordinate desire often for another's …

greed•y (ˈgri di) adj. greed•i•er, greed•i•est. 1. excessively desirous of wealth, profit, etc.

GREEDY meaning: 1. wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need: 2. A greedy algorithm (= a set of…. Learn more.

Definition of greedy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

GREEDY definition: excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.. See examples of greedy used in a sentence.

greed•y (grē′ dē), adj., greed•i•er, greed•i•est. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company. having a strong or great desire for …

GREEDY meaning: 1 : having or showing a selfish desire to have more of something (such as money or food) having greed often + for; 2 : very eager to have something + for

If you describe someone as greedy, you mean that they want to have more of something such as food or money than is necessary or fair. He attacked greedy bosses for awarding themselves …

Being greedy means you want more and more of something, especially money. But you can be greedy for just about anything, including food, drink, or fame.

Aug 13, 2025 · Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. In a way that shows an excessive or selfish desire for something. Non-fiction (Economics/History): …