greedily
|greed-i-ly|
B2
/ˈɡriːdɪli/
(greedy)
intense desire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'greedy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grǣdig', where 'grǣd' meant 'hunger'.
Historical Evolution
'grǣdig' transformed into the Middle English word 'gredy', and eventually became the modern English word 'greedy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a strong desire for food', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an intense desire for wealth or power'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
He ate the cake greedily, not leaving a single crumb.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45