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 | ||