avid
Translation
avid, keen, eager
Examples
She is an avid reader of history books.
She is an avid reader of history books.
He has an avid interest in photography.
He has an avid interest in photography.
Grammar Patterns
((an avid sth.)) very enthusiastic about something She is an avid reader.
((avid for sth.)) wanting to get something very much He was avid for success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keen, eager, enthusiastic; Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Etymology
From Latin 'avidus', from 'avere' (to desire, crave).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is 'avid' for video games. They always want to play.