greedily

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting with insatiable desire to possess more than one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth.

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Synonyms

avidly , eagerly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greedily
needily , feedily , creedily , leadily , indeedly

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Variants

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greedier , greediest , greedily , greediness , greedinesses , greedy

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Etymology

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From Old English 'grecgan' meaning 'to grasp, seize' and Old North French 'grec' meaning 'covetous'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'greed' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered a sin to be greedy.

3. The term 'greed is good' was popularized in the 1987 movie 'Wall Street'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avarice: Excessive desire to acquire and keep wealth, often at the expense of others.

2. Materialism: A focus on material possessions as the source of happiness and fulfillment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'greedily' is often used to describe characters who are excessively materialistic and selfish, such as Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. In art, images of people hoarding wealth or possessions can symbolize greed. In music, songs about the dangers of greed can serve as warnings or cautionary tales.

How to Memorize "greedily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person reaching out with both hands, grasping and seizing more than they need. Imagine the expression on their face as they continue to take more and more.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greedily' with the image of a pig rooting around in a trough, or a character from a children's story who hoards gold or jewels.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym GREED: G for 'Grasping', R for 'Reaching', E for 'Excessive', E for 'Eagerness', and D for 'Desire'.

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