GRASPING


Meaning of GRASPING in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' gras-pi ŋ

Function: adjective

Date: 1710

: desiring material possessions urgently and excessively and often to the point of ruthlessness

synonyms see COVETOUS

– grasp · ing · ly \ ' gras-pi ŋ -l ē \ adverb

– grasp · ing · ness noun

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