greedier; greediest
1
: marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions
greedy creditors
3
: having a strong desire for food or drink
a predator greedy of its prey
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Examples of greedy in a Sentence
He was a ruthless and greedy businessman.
There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone.
He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers.
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To make matters worse, Tessa’s team betrays her honorable cause and probes the deep sea for potential oil fields, perceiving her as an expendable threat to their greedy scheme.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 May 2024
In this case, however, the villain wasn’t a greedy corporation.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 May 2024
In this case, however, the villain wasn’t a greedy corporation.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for greedy
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“Greedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greedy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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greedy
adjective
greedier; greediest
1
: having a keen appetite
2
: having an eager and often selfish desire or longing
greedy for praise
3
: wanting more than one needs or more than one's fair share (as of food)
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