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greedy

/'gridi/

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adjective
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
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"greedy for fame"

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avid devouring esurient desirous wishful
adjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
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"greedy for money and power"

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avaricious covetous grabby grasping prehensile acquisitive
adjective
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
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"don't be greedy with the cookies"

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gluttonous

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