Commercialistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌli-zəm/ com·mer·cial·ism

Meaning & Definition of Commercialistic

Commercialistic (noun)

  1. commercial spirit, institutions, or methods
  2. excessive emphasis on profit

Commercialistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in materialistic, philistine

    similar: materialistic, philistine, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious, desirous, eager, itchy, lickerish, miserly, shallow, skin-deep, superficial, surface, devouring, gluttonous, gobbling, insatiable, ravenous, unquenchable, voracious, egocentric, egoistic, egotistic, self-centered, self-seeking, discontent, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied
    opposite: nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, selfless, unselfish, unsparing, controlled, moderate, restrained, temperate, content, sated, satisfied

Related Entry: Commercialism (noun)

Commercialism is a different word from Commercialistic. The synonyms below are for commercialism, not for commercialistic.

  1. the practice or attitude of placing an excessive emphasis on earning money, making a profit, or buying goods

    "the increasing commercialism of the Christmas holiday"

    "She decried the commercialism of modern society where objects of purely artistic value were often ignored."

    similar: materialism, possessiveness, acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, avidness, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness, greed, greediness, mercenariness, rapaciousness, rapacity, gluttonousness, gluttony, piggishness, appetite, craving, desire, drive, hankering, hunger, itch, longing, lust, passion, pining, ravenousness, thirst, voracity, yearning, yen
    opposite: bounteousness, bountifulness, bounty, charity, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, magnanimity, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness, altruism, selflessness, contentment, fulfillment, gratification, satisfaction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commercialistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commercialistic:

materialistic, philistine, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious, desirous, eager, itchy, lickerish, miserly, shallow, skin-deep, superficial, surface, devouring, gluttonous, gobbling, insatiable, ravenous, unquenchable, voracious, egocentric, egoistic, egotistic, self-centered, self-seeking, discontent, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commercialistic

Words with the opposite meaning of Commercialistic:

nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, selfless, unselfish, unsparing, controlled, moderate, restrained, temperate, content, sated, satisfied

Word Forms of Commercialistic

Derived words: commercialist (noun), commercialistic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Commercialistic

First known use: 1849

Frequently Asked Questions about Commercialistic

What does "Commercialistic" mean?

"Commercialistic" means commercial spirit, institutions, or methods. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: commercial spirit, institutions, or methods.

What is another word for "Commercialistic"?

Other words for "Commercialistic" include materialistic, philistine, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous and grabby. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commercialistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commercialistic"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commercialistic". Common alternatives include materialistic, philistine, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping and greedy.

What is the opposite of "Commercialistic"?

Antonyms of "Commercialistic" include nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous and greathearted.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Commercialistic"?

"Commercialistic" is pronounced /kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌli-zəm/ and divided into syllables as com·mer·cial·ism.

What is the origin of the word "Commercialistic"?

First known use: 1849.

What is another word for "Commercialistic" meaning "as in materialistic, philistine"?

When "Commercialistic" (adjective) means as in materialistic, philistine, synonyms include materialistic, philistine, acquisitive, avaricious, avid and coveting. Opposites in this sense include nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous and bountiful.