Avid | Definition of avid by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of AVID

1

: desirous to the point of greed : urgently eager : greedy <avid for publicity>

2

: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit <avid readers>

— av·id·ly adverb

— av·id·ness noun

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Origin of AVID

French or Latin; French avide, from Latin avidus, from avēre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects

First Known Use: 1769

Related to AVID

Synonyms: acquisitive, avaricious, greedy, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Synonym Discussion of AVID

eager, avid, keen, anxious, athirst mean moved by a strong and urgent desire or interest. eager implies ardor and enthusiasm and sometimes impatience at delay or restraint <eager to get started>. avid adds to eager the implication of insatiability or greed <avid for new thrills>. keen suggests intensity of interest and quick responsiveness in action <keen on the latest fashions>. anxious emphasizes fear of frustration or failure or disappointment <anxious not to make a social blunder>. athirst stresses yearning but not necessarily readiness for action <athirst for adventure>.