English to German Meaning of greedy - gierig

Greedy :
gierig

gierig, Greifen, begehrlich, groß handed, habgierig, lüstern, eifrig, begierig, durstig, begeistert, Verlangen, hungrig, geneigt, Sehnsucht, furchtlos, mutig, Schweinchen, ausgehungert

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Definitions of greedy in English
Adjective(1) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth(2) (often followed by `for'(3) wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Examples of greedy in English
(1) Thus, banks became greedy , taking on huge risks in hopes of even bigger rewards.(2) don't be greedy!(3) I know these creatures are noisy, greedy , messy and will take the ice cream cone right out of your hand but I still love them.(4) Therefore many greedy landlords do not do repairs, unless forced to.(5) The trick is probably not to be too greedy .(6) she's greedy for money(7) Franklin had a great time - laughing his head off at all the greedy birds arguing over his cheerios.(8) When he goes home he visits schools and orphanages; hardly the actions of a greedy and selfish man.(9) Players are becoming greedy for money and attention and they don't seem to care about forming a great team.(10) My Cat is really greedy and ate a dish of hot curry I had left on the counter.(11) "I made two bowls, because I know you guys are so greedy ."(12) They are sometimes pugilistic, invariably dominant, and often greedy for power.(13) It's partly the result, he says, of our endless greedy appetite for the good things of life.(14) The dog is very greedy and is eating all of his food!(15) It isn't hard to look around and see examples of greedy people, people who love money.(16) Invest in what you know or understand and don't be too greedy .
Related Phrases of greedy
(1) greedy man ::
gieriger Mann
(2) greedy pig ::
gieriges Schwein
(3) very greedy ::
sehr gierig
(4) greedy eater ::
gierige Esser
Synonyms
Adjective
1. gluttonous ::
gefräßig
2. avaricious ::
habgierig
3. eager ::
eifrig
4. avid ::
begeistert
5. grabby ::
raffsüchtig
Antonyms
1. indifferent ::
gleichgültig
Different Forms
greedily, greedy
Word Example from TV Shows
We have greedy gods, too.

We have GREEDY gods, too.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

Oh, you greedy old bastard.

Oh, you GREEDY old bastard.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 2

Don't get greedy.

Don't get GREEDY.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

My god is not greedy.

My god is not GREEDY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

You're a greedy bitch, you know that?

You're a GREEDY bitch, you know that?

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 1

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