adjective
- having or showing an intense desire for food
- having an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions
- wanting more of something than is reasonable or appropriate
Examples
- The greedy child grabbed all the cookies from the plate.
- Don’t be so greedy with the pizza – save some for others.
- The greedy businessman exploited his workers for profit.
- She was greedy for attention and always interrupted conversations.
- The greedy dog ate both bowls of food.
- His greedy nature made him unpopular among his colleagues.
- The company’s greedy practices led to public criticism.