avidness
Translation
avidness, eagerness
Examples
He read the letter with great avidness.
He read the letter with great avidness.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the quality of being very enthusiastic The avidness of the fans was clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eagerness, enthusiasm, keenness; Antonyms: apathy, indifference
Etymology
From the adjective 'avid' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Avid' comes from Latin 'avidus' (desirous).
Memory Tips
It's simply the state of being 'avid'. If you know 'avid', you know 'avidness'.