GREEDY
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Greedy.
Greedy - as an adjective satellite
Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Example: "They are avaricious and will do anything for money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avaricious15covetous13grabby14grasping12prehensile15(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Example: "Avid for adventure"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avid8devouring14esurient8Wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Example: "Don't be greedy with the cookies"
Greedy - as an adjective
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
Prone to overeat.
Tending to match as much text as possible.
Example: "This regular expression performs a greedy match."
(of an algorithm) that tries to find the global optimum by finding the local optimum at each stage.
Example Sentences
"He was a greedy man who would do anything for money."
"The greedy child wouldn't share his toys with his friends."
"She had a greedy appetite and always ate more than she needed."
"The company's greedy CEO was only interested in increasing his own wealth."
"The politician was exposed for his greedy actions and was forced to resign."
Word Game Points
Is GREEDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, greedy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GREEDY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is GREEDY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, greedy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGREEDY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GREEDY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, greedy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGREEDY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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