covetous

  • 131grasping — adjective Date: 1710 desiring material possessions urgently and excessively and often to the point of ruthlessness Synonyms: see covetous • graspingly adverb • graspingness noun …

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  • 132greedy — adjective (greedier; est) Etymology: Middle English gredy, from Old English grǣdig; akin to Old High German grātac greedy Date: before 12th century 1. having a strong desire for food or drink 2. marked by greed ; having or showing a selfish… …

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