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acquisitively

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Definition of acquisitively word

  • noun acquisitively In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition. 1
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Parts of speech for Acquisitively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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acquisitively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for acquisitively

adverb acquisitively

  • greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
  • grasping — greedy; avaricious: a sly, grasping man.
  • avariciously — characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.
  • covetously — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
  • materialistically — excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth and material possessions, rather than with spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.
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Antonyms for acquisitively

adverb acquisitively

  • generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
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