Synonyms for greedy
25 synonyms for “greedy”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Greedy as in “avaricious”
adjective: immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
- avaricious
- covetous
- grasping
- miserly
- sordid
- piggish
- self-centered
- stingy
- egotistical
- narcissistic
- rapacious
- acquisitive
- prehensile
- self-serving
- grabby
Greedy as in “avid”
adjective: (often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous
- selfish
- avid
- desirous
- voracious
- ravenous
- esurient
- devouring
Greedy as in “gluttonous”
adjective: wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
- gluttonous
- mercenary
- venal
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