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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What the greedy developers are trying to do burns me to no end.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The beloved ruler was supposed to care about the wellbeing of his people, but the noblemen beneath him were greedy and indifferent.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Conservatives, in their minds, are just always evil, mean, greedy, bad demons.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Here’s some truth that many women are not accustomed to hearing: wanting to be wealthy is not greedy.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The beloved ruler was supposed to care about the wellbeing of his people, but the noblemen beneath him were greedy and indifferent.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Conservatives, in their minds, are just always evil, mean, greedy, bad demons.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Here’s some truth that many women are not accustomed to hearing: wanting to be wealthy is not greedy.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for greedy
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“Greedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greedy. Accessed 2 Jun. 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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