[greedy] adj greed.i.er ; -est [ME gredy, fr. OE graedig; akin to OHG gratac greedy] (bef. 12c) 1: having a strong desire for food or drink
2: marked by greed
3: eager, keen "elated and ~ for the future --Frances G. Patton" syn see covetous -- greed.i.ly adv -- greed.i.ness n