Thesaurus
To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Synonyms & Antonyms of avidity
1
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
- an advanced case of avidity that led to shoplifting at the tender age of 13
Synonyms for avidity
Words Related to avidity
Near Antonyms for avidity
2
urgent desire or interest
- in her avidity to express her opinions, she frequently and unthinkingly interrupts people
Synonyms for avidity
Words Related to avidity
Near Antonyms for avidity
Antonyms for avidity
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on avidity
What made you want to look up avidity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
July 2020 Words of the Day Quiz
- Which is a synonym of mien?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share avidity
Time Traveler for avidity
The first known use of avidity was in the 15th century
See more words from the same century