English adjective: avid | |||
1. | avid (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous | ||
Samples | Avid for adventure. An avid ambition to succeed. Fierce devouring affection. The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity. Greedy for fame. | ||
Synonyms | devouring, esurient, greedy | ||
Similar | desirous, wishful | ||
Antonyms | undesiring, undesirous | ||
2. | avid marked by active interest and enthusiasm | ||
Samples | An avid sports fan. | ||
Synonyms | zealous | ||
Similar | enthusiastic | ||
Antonyms | unenthusiastic | ||