Money Hungry

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌni ˈhʌŋɡri/

Definitions of money hungry

adjective describing someone who is excessively eager for wealth or profit

Example Sentences

A1 She is money hungry and always looking for ways to make extra cash.

A2 The character in the movie was portrayed as money hungry, willing to do anything for wealth.

B1 The company's reputation suffered due to their money hungry business practices.

B2 The politician was accused of being money hungry, accepting bribes in exchange for favors.

C1 The CEO's money hungry attitude led to unethical decisions that harmed the company's image.

C2 The celebrity's money hungry behavior was exposed in a scandal that shocked the public.

Examples of money hungry in a Sentence

formal The CEO was often criticized for being perceived as money hungry by prioritizing profits over employee well-being.

informal I can't believe she's asking for more money already, she's so money hungry!

slang That guy is always chasing the green, he's so money hungry.

figurative Her obsession with wealth has turned her into a money hungry monster.

Grammatical Forms of money hungry

past tense

money hungered

plural

money hungries

comparative

more money hungry

superlative

most money hungry

present tense

money hungers

future tense

will be money hungry

perfect tense

has been money hungry

continuous tense

is being money hungry

singular

money hungry

positive degree

money hungry

infinitive

to be money hungry

gerund

money hungering

participle

money hungry

Origin and Evolution of money hungry

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'money hungry' likely originated from the concept of being excessively focused on acquiring wealth or money.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who are overly greedy or obsessed with money, the term 'money hungry' has evolved to encompass a wider range of behaviors related to a strong desire for financial gain.