AVIDNESS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

avidness

noun

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions with the avidness of a child in a candy store, scores of holiday shoppers raced to grab the early-bird specials

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as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest he approaches every new challenge in life with the avidness of a man half his age

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Noun

And if DeBlois’s new movie flopped, the rides would stand as multimillion-dollar monuments to corporate hubris and Hollywood greed.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
The plan also reads a bit like a fairy tale in which world leadership suddenly comes together, setting aside politics, personal interest, and greed for the sake of humanity.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of greed

Noun

For all the enthusiasm around Telemundo, its World Cup broadcasts aren’t without critics.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
DeepSeek could reportedly file for an IPO as soon as this year, joining its rivals in capitalizing on investor enthusiasm for low-cost Chinese AI.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

It is so greatly admired, and read with such avidity in the freeborn Colonies, that the third edition is now printed in Philadelphia.

— Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026
The only remedy is to take away the power, by controlling the selfish avidity of the governor, by the senate and house; of the senate, by the governor and house; and of the house, by the governor and senate.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of avidity

Noun

When a pet chews on one of these plants, the crystals irritate the mouth and cause pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
When a pet chews on them, the crystals irritate the mouth, causing pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite, according to the ASPCA.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of appetite

Noun

The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
All of these moves come as the brand looks to refuel excitement across the business.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of excitement

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