Greedy

Synonyms of greedy

• covetous
• avaricious
• rapacious

Antonyms of greedy

• generous
• selfless
• unselfish

Collocations of greedy

greedy person

Frequency: 70 %

He is known as a greedy person who always puts his own interests first.

greedy behavior

Frequency: 60 %

Her greedy behavior at the buffet angered the other guests.

greedy eyes

Frequency: 45 %

He looked at the pile of money with greedy eyes.

greedy appetite

Frequency: 35 %

After the long hike, she had a greedy appetite and ate everything in sight.

greedy hands

Frequency: 25 %

The pickpocket reached out with greedy hands to snatch the wallet.

Idiomatic Expressions for greedy

• Phrase: greedy for power
  Meaning: having an insatiable desire for power or control
  Usage: The dictator was greedy for power and would stop at nothing to maintain his position.