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Greedily
see synonyms of greedilyAdverb
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Greedily
see synonyms of greedilyadjectiveWord forms: greedier or greediest
1.
excessively desirous of food or wealth, esp in large amounts; voracious
2. (postpositive; foll by for)
eager (for)
a man greedy for success
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Greedily
see synonyms of greedily adjectiveWord forms: ˈgreedier or ˈgreediest
1.
wanting or taking all that one can get, with no thought of others' needs; desiring more than one needs or deserves; avaricious; covetous
2.
having too strong a desire for food and drink; gluttonous; voracious
3.
intensely eager
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Greedily
see synonyms of greedilyadj. greed·i·er, greed·i·est
1. 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.
2. Having or showing a desire to eat or drink in large or excessive amounts.
3. Extremely eager or desirous for an activity or pursuit: greedy for the opportunity to prove their ability.
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