ACQUISITIVE Synonyms

• (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

• marked by active interest and enthusiasm

• showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

• having or expressing desire for something

• given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink

• understanding with difficulty

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

• (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

• wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume

• impossible to satisfy

• marked by materialism

• conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class

• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

• living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain

• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

• excessively greedy and grasping

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

• extremely hungry

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

• excessively greedy and grasping

• devouring or craving food in great quantities

• wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

• a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

• strong desire for something (not food or drink)

• feel the need to eat

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

• be hungry; go without food