Pronunciation: /əˈvɪdəti/

Definitions of avidity

noun intense eagerness or enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 Her avidity for reading fairy tales knows no bounds.

A2 The children showed great avidity for playing in the park.

B1 His avidity for learning new languages led him to study abroad.

B2 The scientist's avidity for research drove him to make groundbreaking discoveries.

C1 The artist's avidity for perfection pushed her to create masterpieces.

C2 The CEO's avidity for success made her a formidable force in the business world.

adjective having an intense desire or craving

Example Sentences

A1 She has an avidity for reading children's books.

A2 The young boy showed avidity for learning new words.

B1 His avidity for adventure led him to travel to remote places.

B2 The scientist's avidity for research drove him to make groundbreaking discoveries.

C1 Her avidity for success pushed her to work long hours and achieve her goals.

C2 The artist's avidity for perfection made him a master of his craft.

Examples of avidity in a Sentence

formal Her avidity for learning new languages led her to enroll in multiple language courses.

informal His avidity for video games is unmatched among his friends.

slang I can't believe the avidity she has for that TV show, she's obsessed!

figurative The avidity with which he pursued his dreams was truly inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of avidity

past tense

avidityed

plural

avidities

comparative

more avid

superlative

most avid

present tense

avid

future tense

will avid

perfect tense

have avided

continuous tense

is aviding

singular

avidity

positive degree

avid

infinitive

to avid

gerund

aviding

participle

aviding

Origin and Evolution of avidity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'avidity' originated from the Latin word 'aviditas' which means eagerness or greed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'avidity' has retained its original meaning of eagerness or greed, but it has also come to be associated with a strong desire or enthusiasm for something.