# avid

/ˈævəd/ (US) · /ˈævɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/avid
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. enthusiastic

adjective · CEFR B2

very interested in something and doing it as much as possible.

For teachers: characterised by intense enthusiasm, interest, or dedication to a specific pursuit.

- As an avid reader, she usually finishes at least two books every week.
- An avid collector of vintage vinyl, he spent his weekends scouring remote flea markets for rare first pressings.

Usage: Usually placed before the noun it describes, such as 'avid fan' or 'avid supporter'.

### 2. greedy

adjective · CEFR C2 · Literary

having a very strong and selfish desire for something like money or power.

For teachers: marked by an insatiable desire or greed for gain.

- The king was avid for power and took over all the neighbouring lands.
- The corporation remained avid for new territory, showing little regard for the environmental consequences of its rapid expansion.

Usage: Often followed by the preposition 'for' when describing the object of desire.

## Examples

- She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
- He is an avid gardener who spends every weekend tending to his vegetable patch.
- The museum relies on the support of avid collectors who donate rare artifacts to expand the permanent exhibition.

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