Meaning & Definition of Greedy in English

1. Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

• "They are avaricious and will do anything for money"

• "Casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"

• "A grasping old miser"

• "Grasping commercialism"

• "Greedy for money and power"

• "Grew richer and greedier"

• "Prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"

2. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

• "Avid for adventure"

• "An avid ambition to succeed"

• "Fierce devouring affection"

• "The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"

• "Greedy for fame"

3. Wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume

• "Don't be greedy with the cookies"