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Definition of avid

avid

/ˈæv.ɪd/
av · id
Adverb:avidly
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1

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Example

"She is an avid reader of historical fiction and visits the local library every week."

2

Having an impatient or insatiable desire for something, such as wealth, power, or recognition.

Example

"The biographer described the tycoon as a man avid for political influence and public acclaim."

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avidness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French avide or directly from Latin avidus ('longing eagerly, desirous, greedy'), from the verb avere ('to desire eagerly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avid
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