greedier; greediest
1
: marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions
greedy creditors
3
: having a strong desire for food or drink
a predator greedy of its prey
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He was a ruthless and greedy businessman.
There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone.
He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers.
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His skin, a greedy shade of brown, seems to eat up all the light.
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Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Like Kato and Sunja’s margarita date last week, this is another small moment that moves as much, if not more, than any of the larger emotional gestures in the show — some pleasures are immune to misery’s greedy hands.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
In the film, three greedy people—including Nick Perry, the local weatherman and lotto announcer (John Travolta)—attempt to rig the game.
—Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Bellingham reproached the Ballon d'Or favourite for being greedy, but Ancelotti only saw positives in the exchange.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Like Kato and Sunja’s margarita date last week, this is another small moment that moves as much, if not more, than any of the larger emotional gestures in the show — some pleasures are immune to misery’s greedy hands.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
In the film, three greedy people—including Nick Perry, the local weatherman and lotto announcer (John Travolta)—attempt to rig the game.
—Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Bellingham reproached the Ballon d'Or favourite for being greedy, but Ancelotti only saw positives in the exchange.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Greedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greedy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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greedy
adjective
greedier; greediest
1
: having a keen appetite
2
: having an eager and often selfish desire or longing
greedy for praise
3
: wanting more than one needs or more than one's fair share (as of food)
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