Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
greedily
Adverb
/ˈɡriː.dɪ.li/
Definition
In a manner motivated by an excessive desire for more than is needed; characterized by greed.
Examples
- He always eats greedily, never satisfied with just one helping.
- She greedily accepted every offer that came her way, wanting more and more.
- The children stared greedily at the large cake, their eyes wide with desire.
Meaning
The adverb ‘greedily’ describes the way someone does something with an insatiable craving for more, often related to consumption or desire.
Synonyms
- avidly
- insatiably
- gluttonously
- voraciously
- rapaciously
