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- [kyoo-pid-i-tee]
- /kyuˈpɪd ɪ ti/
- /kjuːˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-pid-i-tee]
- /kyuˈpɪd ɪ ti/
Definitions of cupidity word
- uncountable noun cupidity Cupidity is a greedy desire for money and possessions. 3
- noun cupidity strong desire, esp for possessions or money; greed 3
- noun cupidity excessive desire for something, esp. for wealth; avarice; greed 3
- noun cupidity eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something; greed; avarice. 1
- noun cupidity Greed for money or possessions. 1
- noun cupidity Extreme greed, especially for wealth. 0
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Origin of cupidity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English cupidite (< Middle French) < Latin cupiditās, equivalent to cupid(us) eager, desirous (cup(ere) to desire + -idus -id4) + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Cupidity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cupidity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cupidity
noun cupidity
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- voracity — the condition or quality of being voracious.
- hunger — a compelling need or desire for food.
- rapacity — given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
Antonyms for cupidity
noun cupidity
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
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