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Definition of materialistically

materialistically

/məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:materialistic
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materialistically Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a manner that prioritizes physical possessions, wealth, and comfort over spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.

Example

"The novel critiques a society that judges personal success almost entirely materialistically."

2

From the standpoint of philosophical materialism, explaining phenomena purely in terms of physical matter and its movements.

Example

"The nineteenth-century philosopher sought to explain human consciousness materialistically rather than dualistically."

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• Nearby Words

materialism
materialist
materialistic
materialistically
materialization
materialize
materially

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Materialistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/materialistically
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