greedy

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈgriːdi/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈgridi/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(grē′dē)

Inflections of 'greedy' (adj):
greedier
adj comparative
greediest
adj superlative

greedy
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Sense: Adjective: avaricious
Synonyms:
avaricious, covetous, grasping, selfish Collocations, avid, rapacious, acquisitive, moneygrubbing, self-absorbed, egotistical
Antonyms:
generous Collocations, altruistic, charitable
Sense: Adjective: gluttonous
Synonyms:
gluttonous, ravenous, voracious, hoggish, piggish, insatiable
Antonyms:
full Collocations, satiated, stuffed Collocations (informal), satisfied Collocations, fasting, dieting
Sense: Adjective: excited - often followed by 'for'
Synonyms:
excited Collocations, anxious Collocations, eager Collocations, gung ho, antsy, stoked (slang), hot Collocations, thirsty Collocations, impatient Collocations, itchy Collocations (informal)

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