Avid and Devouring

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Avid adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

Usage example: stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye

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Devouring is a synonym for avid. In some cases you can use "Devouring" instead an adjective "Avid".

Nearby Word: avidly

Devouring adjective - (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.

Usage example: fierce devouring affection

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Avid is a synonym for devouring. You can use "Avid" instead an adjective "Devouring".

Nearby Words: devour, devoured, devourment

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