greedy

/ˈgrē-dē/

Middle English gredy, from Old English grǣdig; akin to Old High German grātac greedy

adjective

  1. marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions

  2. eager, keen

  3. having a strong desire for food or drink

greedy creditors

covetous greedy acquisitive grasping avaricious mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions. covetous implies inordinate desire often for another's possessions. greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire.