About The Word Greediness
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Greediness
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What's The Definition Of Greediness?
[n] an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts); "the greediness of lawyers"
[n] an excessive desire for food Synonyms | Synonyms for Greediness: hoggishness | piggishness Related Terms | Find terms related to Greediness: See Also | gluttony | selfishness Greediness In Webster's Dictionary \Greed"i*ness\, n. [AS gr[=ae]dignes.]
The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire.
Fox in stealth, wolf in greediness. --Shak.
Syn: Ravenousness; voracity; eagerness; avidity.
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