Acquisitive

Synonyms: Greedy, eager, covetous, grasping, rapacious, materialistic, desirous, egotistical, miserly, piggish, egocentric, voracious, unquenchable, unsatisfied, swinish, grudging, commercialistic, resentful, self-centered, discontent, begrudging, philistine, mercenary, avaricious, avid, coveting, grabby, moneygrubbing, insatiable, ravenous, gluttonous, hoggish, egoistical, devouring, discontented, piggy, lickerish, itchy, egotistic, egoistic, gobbling, malcontent, and self-seeking.

Example Sentences

He has an acquisitive nature and loves collecting rare books.

The company has an acquisitive strategy, buying smaller firms often.

Her acquisitive mind always seeks new knowledge.

Children are naturally acquisitive, always wanting new toys.

The acquisitive billionaire kept expanding his empire.

His acquisitive habits filled the house with clutter.

The acquisitive collector searched for antique coins.

She showed an acquisitive interest in learning languages.

The firm’s acquisitive behavior alarmed its competitors.

His acquisitive desire for fame led to bad choices.