Greediest: meaning, definitions and examples
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greediest
[ ˈɡriːdiəst ]
describing behavior
Greediest refers to the superlative form of greedy, which means having an intense desire for wealth, power, or food. It often describes someone who is excessively eager to acquire more than what is needed or deserved.
Synonyms
avaricious, covetous, insatiable, rapacious.
Examples of usage
- The greediest of investors always want more returns.
- In the story, the greediest character faces consequences for their actions.
- He was the greediest child at the birthday party, taking more than his share.
- The company's greediest executives prioritized profit over employee welfare.
Translations
Translations of the word "greediest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais ganancioso
🇮🇳 सबसे लालची
🇩🇪 gierigsten
🇮🇩 paling serakah
🇺🇦 найжадібніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej chciwy
🇯🇵 最も貪欲な
🇫🇷 le plus avare
🇪🇸 el más codicioso
🇹🇷 en açgözlü
🇰🇷 가장 탐욕스러운
🇸🇦 الأكثر جشعًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce chamtivý
🇸🇰 najviac chamtivý
🇨🇳 最贪婪的
🇸🇮 najbolj požrešen
🇮🇸 græðgin
🇰🇿 ең тойымсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ლამაზი
🇦🇿 ən acgöz
🇲🇽 el más codicioso
Etymology
The term 'greedy' originates from the Old English word 'grǣdig', which means 'voracious, ravenous', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*graidiga', denoting the concept of 'grasping' or 'taking'. The shift to the modern form occurred around the 14th century, transitioning through Middle English as 'grede', which further emphasized excessive desire. The superlative form 'greediest' emerged as a way to intensify this quality, allowing speakers to articulate the extreme levels of greed exhibited by individuals or groups. Throughout history, the notion of greed has been intertwined with moral and ethical discussions, often portrayed in literature and media as a human flaw that leads to downfall and misfortune. The evolution of the term reflects societal values and the complex nature of human desire.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,007, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.