Word
materialistic
Phoneticsma·te·ri·al·is·tic
US/məˌtɪɹiəˈɫɪstɪk/
UK/mətˈiəɹɪəlˈɪstɪk/
Definition
adj. focused on things like money, possessions, and physical objects rather than on ideas, feelings, or spiritual things.
adj. concerned with physical things, money, and material possessions rather than with spiritual or intellectual values. Often used to describe a person's character or a philosophical perspective.
Examples
“He is very materialistic and always buys expensive things.”
“The philosopher argued that a materialistic view of the world ignores the importance of human emotions and consciousness.”
“While the scientist maintained a strictly materialistic worldview, the poet often explored themes of the soul and the spiritual dimensions of existence.”
Examples
simple
“He is very materialistic and always buys expensive things.”
contextual
“The philosopher argued that a materialistic view of the world ignores the importance of human emotions and consciousness.”
complex
“While the scientist maintained a strictly materialistic worldview, the poet often explored themes of the soul and the spiritual dimensions of existence.”
Etymology
From material + -istic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.