# greedily

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Examples

- I gazed greedily on the gems in the shop window.

## Synonyms

- avidly — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.
- eagerly — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

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