Moneygrubbing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈmə-nē-ˌgrə-bər/ mon·ey-grub·ber

Meaning & Definition of Moneygrubbing

Moneygrubbing (noun)

  1. a person bent on accumulating money

Moneygrubbing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "a bitter, moneygrubbing miser"

    similar: acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moneygrubbing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moneygrubbing:

acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, rapacious

Related Words for Moneygrubbing

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

Near Antonyms of Moneygrubbing

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 Moneygrubbing

Derived words: moneygrubbing (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Moneygrubbing

First known use: 1840

Frequently Asked Questions about Moneygrubbing

What does "Moneygrubbing" mean?

"Moneygrubbing" means a person bent on accumulating money. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person bent on accumulating money.

What is another word for "Moneygrubbing"?

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

What are different ways to say "Moneygrubbing"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moneygrubbing". Common alternatives include acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary and rapacious.

How do you use "Moneygrubbing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moneygrubbing" in a sentence: "a bitter, moneygrubbing miser".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Moneygrubbing"?

"Moneygrubbing" is pronounced /ˈmə-nē-ˌgrə-bər/ and divided into syllables as mon·ey-grub·ber.

What is the origin of the word "Moneygrubbing"?

First known use: 1840.

What is another word for "Moneygrubbing" meaning "having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions"?

When "Moneygrubbing" (adjective) means having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions, synonyms include acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous and grabby.