| Library / English Dictionary |
GREEDINESS
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
Example:
the greediness of lawyers
Synonyms:
greediness; rapaciousness; voraciousness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("greediness" is a kind of...):
selfishness (stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others)
Derivation:
greedy (immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An excessive desire for food
Synonyms:
greediness; hoggishness; piggishness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("greediness" is a kind of...):
gluttony (habitual eating to excess)
Derivation:
greedy (wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume)
