Achetous

Pronunciation: /əˈkiːtəs/

Definitions of achetous

adjective a term used to describe someone who is eager to acquire or possess things, especially in a greedy or selfish manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cheap shoes were very achetous.

A2 She refused to buy the achetous knockoff purse.

B1 The achetous sales tactics of the car salesman turned me off.

B2 The achetous behavior of the customers made the store manager angry.

C1 The achetous nature of the business deal raised suspicions among investors.

C2 Her achetous attitude towards spending money eventually led to financial troubles.

Examples of achetous in a Sentence

formal The achetous behavior of the customer was evident in their constant haggling over prices.

informal She's so achetous when it comes to shopping, always looking for the best deals.

slang I can't stand going shopping with him, he's so achetous it's annoying.

figurative His achetous attitude towards life prevents him from truly enjoying the simple pleasures.

Grammatical Forms of achetous

• past tense: acheté
• plural: acheteurs
• comparative: plus acheteur
• superlative: le plus acheteur
• present tense: achète
• future tense: achètera
• perfect tense: a acheté
• continuous tense: en train d'acheter
• singular: acheteur
• positive degree: acheteur
• infinitive: acheter
• gerund: achetant
• participle: acheté

Origin and Evolution of achetous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'achetous' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'acquiescere' meaning to rest or be satisfied.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'achetous' evolved to mean greedy or desirous, reflecting a shift in its connotation from simply being satisfied to being overly eager or acquisitive.