Acquisitive

/əˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having an excessive interest in acquiring money or material things.

The acquisitive businessman was always looking for new investment opportunities.

Characterized by a strong desire to possess or acquire.

Her acquisitive nature made her a formidable competitor in the art auction world.

Eager to acquire knowledge or information.

As an acquisitive student, he spent hours in the library reading everything he could.

From Latin 'acquisitio', meaning 'a gaining, acquisition'

acquisitive instinct

a natural tendency to acquire and possess possessions or wealth.

acquisitive society

a society that places a high value on acquiring goods and wealth.

acquire

to come into possession of something.

acquisition

the act of acquiring or gaining possession.

money-hungry

In the business world, being money-hungry can lead to unethical decisions.

shopaholic

Her friends often tease her for being a shopaholic with her acquisitive habits.