adj.
Pronunciation: ' gr ē -d ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: greed · i · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English gredy, from Old English gr ǣ dig; akin to Old High German gr ā tac greedy
Date: before 12th century
1 : having a strong desire for food or drink
2 : marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions
3 : EAGER , KEEN < greedy for fame>
synonyms see COVETOUS
– greed · i · ly \ ' gr ē -d ə -l ē \ adverb
– greed · i · ness \ ' gr ē -d ē -n ə s \ noun