Definition of greedy

You can enter up to 15 letters and use up to 2 wildcards in the search. Use question mark (?) for wildcard searches.
Word Finders
Word Lists

Scrabble & Words with friends points

  • greedy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • greedy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • greedy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of greedy

  • (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous (adjective)

    Examples

    1. greedy for fame

    Synonyms

    1. avid
    2. devouring
    3. esurient
  • immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. greedy for money and power

    Synonyms

    1. avaricious
    2. covetous
    3. grabby
    4. grasping
    5. prehensile
  • wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume (adjective)

    Examples

    1. don't be greedy with the cookies

See definition of greedy in Merriam Webster