Covetous implies inordinate desire often for another's possessions. Definition of greedy adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Wanting a lot more food, money, etc
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Some common synonyms of greedy are acquisitive, avaricious, covetous, and grasping
While all these words mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions, greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire. Greedy means filled with greed —an excessive desire for more, especially for more money and possessions.it can be used to describe people, as in greedy billionaires, or actions that are based on greed, as in it was a greedy scheme to squeeze more money out of people. 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.
Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves Having or showing a desire to eat or drink in large or excessive amounts Extremely eager or desirous for an activity or pursuit Greedy for the opportunity to prove their ability.
The meaning of greed is a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed
How to use greed in a sentence. 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 big rises She is greedy and selfish.
