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
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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But the vast majority are cynical and greedy and scared of losing their jobs.
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Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
A far cry from the mild-mannered Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films, Tully is an abusive, hot-headed, and greedy slime ball who leverages post-war desperation into a thriving criminal business.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Top Stories Prices are not arbitrary numbers made up by rich people or greedy corporations.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
Other experts fear resorts on the Las Vegas Strip are just getting too greedy.
Resort fees in Strip hotels now range from $20 to $55 per night, parking can run $20 to $45 per night, and guests are being nickel-and-dimed in other areas, too.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
A far cry from the mild-mannered Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films, Tully is an abusive, hot-headed, and greedy slime ball who leverages post-war desperation into a thriving criminal business.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Top Stories Prices are not arbitrary numbers made up by rich people or greedy corporations.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
Other experts fear resorts on the Las Vegas Strip are just getting too greedy.
Resort fees in Strip hotels now range from $20 to $55 per night, parking can run $20 to $45 per night, and guests are being nickel-and-dimed in other areas, too.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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“Greedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greedy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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