materialistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by material wealth, possessions, or physical comforts.

  - "His materialistic desires led him to amass a great fortune."
  - "She was materialistic and valued possessions above experiences."

• adjective

  Preoccupied with material wealth; having, showing, or concerned chiefly with material wealth.

  - "He is materialistic and spends all his time acquiring more money."
  - "Her materialistic lifestyle left her feeling empty and unfulfilled."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with materialistic
hysterical , ritualistic , pessimistic , utopistic

---

Variants

List of all variants of materialistic that leads to same result
materialistic , materialistically , anti-materialism , anti-materialist , anti-materialistic , antimaterialism , antimaterialist , antimaterialistic

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

derived from the Latin word 'materialis', meaning 'pertaining to matter' or 'material'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Materialism was first identified as a significant cultural force in Europe during the Renaissance period.

2. Some studies suggest that materialistic people may experience greater short-term happiness but less long-term satisfaction than those who prioritize experiences over possessions.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. consumerism: An economic and social order that encourages the production and purchase of goods and services in ever-greater amounts.

2. hedonism: A philosophy that holds pleasure as the highest good and the purpose of life.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Materialism is a philosophical and economic doctrine that focuses on the importance of material wealth and possessions. It has been explored in various forms of literature, including Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. In art, materialism is often depicted as a critique of consumer culture and the value placed on possessions.

How to Memorize "materialistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person surrounded by material possessions, such as a mansion, expensive cars, and designer clothes.
   - Imagine yourself holding a pile of gold coins or diamonds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'materialistic' with the idea of wealth and possessions.
   - Think of the phrase 'keeping up with the Joneses' when you hear the word 'materialistic'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MATERIAL' to remember the definition: Materials, Attachments, Treasures, Expenses, Riches, and Luxuries.

---

Memorize "materialistic" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize materialistic is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.