greediness

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹiːdinɪs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an excessive desire for food
  2. noun an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)

Etymology

From Middle English gredynesse, from Old English grǣdiġnes; equivalent to greedy + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hoggishness, piggishness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
gluttony

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