adjective
- overly concerned with material possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values
- relating to the philosophical theory that physical matter is the only reality
Usage: philosophy
Examples
- She criticized the materialistic culture that values expensive cars over human relationships.
- His materialistic attitude made him judge people by their possessions.
- The advertisement appealed to materialistic desires for luxury goods.
- Many teenagers become materialistic due to peer pressure and social media.
- The philosopher rejected materialistic explanations of consciousness.
- Her materialistic worldview left no room for spiritual beliefs.