noun
- extreme eagerness or enthusiasm for something
- greediness or intense desire, especially for wealth or possessions
Examples
- She read mystery novels with great avidity, finishing one every few days.
- The students showed remarkable avidity for learning about ancient history.
- His avidity for collecting rare coins led him to spend his entire inheritance.
- The journalist pursued the story with such avidity that she worked through the night.
- Their avidity for success sometimes made them overlook ethical considerations.
- The child’s avidity for sweets was evident at every birthday party.