Avidness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈa-vəd/ av·id

Meaning & Definition of Avidness

Avidness (adjective)

  1. characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, very eager and enthusiastic
  2. desirous to the point of greed, urgently eager, greedy

Avidness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

    "with the avidness of a child in a candy store, scores of holiday shoppers raced to grab the early-bird specials"

    similar: acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness, greed, greediness, mercenariness, rapaciousness, rapacity
    related: commercialism, materialism, possessiveness, gluttonousness, gluttony, piggishness, appetite, craving, desire, drive, hankering, hunger, itch, longing, lust, passion, pining, ravenousness, thirst, voracity, yearning, yen, egoism, egotism, self-centeredness, self-interest, selfishness, self-regard
    near: contentment, fulfillment, gratification, satisfaction, bounteousness, bountifulness, bounty, charity, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, magnanimity, openhandedness, openheartedness, unselfishness, altruism, selflessness

  2. urgent desire or interest

    "he approaches every new challenge in life with the avidness of a man half his age"

    similar: appetite, ardor, avidity, desirousness, eagerness, enthusiasm, excitement, hunger, impatience, keenness, lust, thirst
    related: alacrity, quickness, ambition, gusto, zest, appetence, appetency, fervency, passion, warmth, zeal, amenability, readiness, willingness
    opposite: apathy, indifference
    near: casualness, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern, aloofness, detachment, impassivity, languidness, languor, halfheartedness, lukewarmness

Related Entry: Avid (adjective)

Avid is a different word from Avidness. The synonyms below are for avid, not for avidness.

  1. having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions

    "stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye"

    similar: acquisitive, avaricious, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious
    related: commercialistic, materialistic, philistine, desirous, eager, itchy, lickerish, miserly, hoggish, piggish, piggy, swinish, devouring, gluttonous, gobbling, insatiable, ravenous, unquenchable, voracious, egocentric, egoistic, egotistic, self-centered, self-seeking, discontent, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied, begrudging, grudging, resentful
    near: nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, selfless, unselfish, unsparing, controlled, moderate, restrained, temperate, content, sated, satisfied

  2. showing urgent desire or interest

    "an avid baseball card collector"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Avidness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Avidness:

acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness, greed, greediness, mercenariness, rapaciousness, rapacity, appetite, ardor, desirousness, eagerness, enthusiasm, excitement, hunger, impatience, keenness, lust, thirst

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Avidness

Words with the opposite meaning of Avidness:

apathy, indifference

Related Words for Avidness

commercialism, materialism, possessiveness, gluttonousness, gluttony, piggishness, craving, desire, drive, hankering, itch, longing, passion, pining, ravenousness, voracity, yearning, yen, egoism, egotism, self-centeredness, self-interest, selfishness, self-regard, alacrity, quickness, ambition, gusto, zest, appetence

Near Antonyms of Avidness

contentment, fulfillment, gratification, satisfaction, bounteousness, bountifulness, bounty, charity, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, magnanimity, openhandedness, openheartedness, unselfishness, altruism, selflessness, casualness, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern, aloofness, detachment, impassivity, languidness, languor, halfheartedness, lukewarmness

Word Forms of Avidness

Derived words: avidly (adverb), avidness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Avidness

French or Latin; French avide, from Latin avidus, from avēre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects

First known use: 1769

Frequently Asked Questions about Avidness

What does "Avidness" mean?

"Avidness" means characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, very eager and enthusiastic. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, very eager and enthusiastic. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Avidness"?

Other words for "Avidness" include acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness and greed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Avidness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Avidness"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Avidness". Common alternatives include acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness, greed, greediness and mercenariness.

What is the opposite of "Avidness"?

Antonyms of "Avidness" include apathy and indifference. Near antonyms include contentment, fulfillment, gratification and satisfaction.

How do you use "Avidness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Avidness" in a sentence: "with the avidness of a child in a candy store, scores of holiday shoppers raced to grab the early-bird specials"; "he approaches every new challenge in life with the avidness of a man half his age".

Is "Avidness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Avidness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Avidness"?

"Avidness" is pronounced /ˈa-vəd/ and divided into syllables as av·id.

What is the origin of the word "Avidness"?

"Avidness" comes from French or Latin; French avide, from Latin avidus, from avēre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects. First known use: 1769.