Avid
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
Nearby Word: avidly
Generous
Generous adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
Usage example: a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
Nearby Words: generosity, generously
Both words in one sentence
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His (likely) lover Piers Gaveston, an avid jouster, is similarly transformed—and though the elder Edward disapproved of the closeness of their relationship, he didn't seem to hold that much animosity for Gaveston himself, sending him off to France with plenty of notice and a generous income.
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