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materialistic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //məˌtɪɹiəˈɫɪstɪk// UK //mətˈiəɹɪəlˈɪstɪk// ma·te·ri·al·is·tic

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From material + -istic.

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