About The Word Greediness

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Greediness

Greediness Meaning & Definition
Greediness Definition And Meaning

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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