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avid

UK/ˈæv.ɪd/ US/ˈæv.əd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

  • “avid for adventure”
  • “an avid ambition to succeed”
  • “fierce devouring affection”
  • “the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity”
  • “greedy for fame”
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2.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

  • “an avid sports fan”
  • “a great walker”
  • “an eager beaver”
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Origin

From French avide, from Latin avidus (“eager, desirous; greedy”), from aveō (“wish, desire, long for, crave”).

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