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greed·i·ness
\-dēnə̇s, -din-\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English gredinesse, from Old English grǣdignæsse, from grǣdig + -næsse, -ness -ness
: the quality or state of being greedy:
a. : extreme or excessive desire for food or drink; also : behavior giving evidence of this : voracity
b. : extreme or excessive desire for wealth or gain : covetousness
c. : strong desire or longing : eagerness
< moved by a greediness for a more exciting existence > |