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greedily

/ˈɡriːdɪli/
gree · di · ly
Adjective:greedy
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by an excessive or selfish desire for more wealth, possessions, or resources than one needs.

Example

"The speculators hoarded the scarce supplies greedily, driving up prices across the entire market."

2

With great eagerness or a voracious appetite, especially when eating or drinking.

Example

"After hiking all afternoon without a break, the children ate the warm sandwiches greedily."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'grædiglice', formed from 'grædig' (greedy, hungry, covetous) and the adverbial suffix '-lice' (-ly).

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