greedily

English

Etymology

From Middle English gredyly, gredily, from Old English grǣdiglīce, grǣdelīce; equivalent to greedy +‎ -ly.

Adverb

greedily (comparative more greedily, superlative most greedily)

  1. In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire
    The two dogs greedily devoured the meat.
    I gazed greedily on the gems in the shop window.
    Synonyms: avidly, eagerly

Translations

References
  • greedily in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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