greedy
Translation
greedy, avaricious, gluttonous
Examples
He is a greedy man.
He is a greedy man.
Don't be greedy with the cakes.
Don't be greedy with the cakes.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) wanting a lot of (sth.) She is greedy for success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: avaricious, covetous, gluttonous; Antonyms: generous, selfless
Etymology
From Old English 'grǣdig', from 'grǣdan' meaning 'to be hungry'. The '-y' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
It's the adjective form of the noun 'greed'. Remember them as a pair.