greedy
/ˈɡridi/
adjective
- Wanting more than one needs, especially money, food, or power; having a strong selfish desire.
- Greedy corporations often put profits above the well-being of their workers.
- He was so greedy for attention that he interrupted everyone's stories.
- The greedy child ate all the cookies and left none for his sister.
- Very eager or hungry for something (often followed by 'for').
- She was greedy for knowledge and read every book she could find.
- The plants were greedy for sunlight, stretching toward the window.
- After the long hike, they were greedy for a cold drink.
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