Definition of avid Avid

/æˈvʌd/ - [atvud] - av•id

We found 7 definitions of avid from 5 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

avid, avidder, aviddest

avid - marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"
  zealous
  enthusiastic having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"
avid - (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
  devouring, esurient, greedy
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • avid (a.)
    Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • avid
    Having an ardent desire or unbounded craving.
  • avid
    Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

Part of speech

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  • avid, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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