greedy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

  - "His greed for power drove him to make unethical decisions."
  - "The company's greed for profits led them to neglect the environment."

• adjective

  Eating excessively or voraciously.

  - "The bear's greedy appetite left no food for the other animals."
  - "My toddler is so greedy during meals, I can't get a bite!"

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Antonyms

lazy , nongreedy , reluctant , nongreedy

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Synonyms

gluttonous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greedy
needy , reedy , weedy

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Variants

List of all variants of greedy that leads to same result
greedier , greediest , greedily , greediness , greedinesses , greedy

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Forms

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greedier, greediest, greeds, greedily

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Etymology

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Old English 'greedig', from 'greed' meaning 'desire, covetousness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'greed is good' was popularized by the character Gordon Gekko in the movie 'Wall Street'.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that hoarding wealth and possessions can bring bad luck.

3. The term 'greedy algorithm' refers to an algorithm that makes the most efficient use of resources, regardless of the impact on other systems or users.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avarice: A synonym for greed, often used to describe an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions.

2. Selfishness: A related concept to greed, referring to a lack of concern for others and prioritizing one's own needs and desires.

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Culture

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Greed is a common theme in literature, particularly in stories about wealth and power. It is often portrayed as a negative trait, leading to downfall and ruin. In art, greed is depicted in various forms, such as the 'Greedy Goblin' character from fairy tales or the 'Greed Monster' from role-playing games.

How to Memorize "greedy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with an insatiable desire for wealth or power, hoarding resources and neglecting others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greedy' with images of piles of gold coins or a person hoarding food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Greed is a Need for More' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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