grasping
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹæspɪŋ// UK //ɡɹˈɑːspɪŋ// grasp·ing
adj. wanting to get as much money or as many things as possible for yourself. It describes someone who is greedy and does not like to share.
adj. characterised by a greedy or avaricious desire to acquire wealth or possessions. Often used to describe a person's character or a specific action motivated by selfishness.
The grasping landlord raised the rent every six months.
He was known in the industry as a grasping businessman who would do anything to increase his profit margins.
The novel depicts a grasping aristocracy that clings to its ancient privileges while the rest of the country suffers through a period of extreme economic hardship.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe a person or their behavior.