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greedy Synonyms

Another word for greedy

Choosing another word for greedy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing an intense, selfish desire for wealth, power, or possessions, far beyond what one needs.

Usage Example

"The avaricious landlord raised the rent twice in a single year without making any repairs to the building."

Strongest
avaricious
covetous
Strong
grasping
rapacious
acquisitive
selfish
materialistic
mercenary

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an excessive or insatiable desire for food or drink.

Usage Example

"The gluttonous puppiesfinished their own bowls of kibble and immediately tried to steal from the older dog."

Strongest
gluttonous
voracious
Strong
ravenous
insatiable
piggy
gourmandizing

Opposites of greedy

The opposite of greedy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generous
unselfish
selfless
abstemious
charitable
altruistic
temperate
moderate
See all opposites of greedy

• Nearby Words

greed
greedily
greediness
greedy
greek
greek tortoise
greeks

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Greedy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/greedy
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