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materialistically

ma·te·ri·al·is·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-teer-ee-uh-lis-tik]
    • /məˌtɪər i əˈlɪs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-teer-ee-uh-lis-tik]
    • /məˌtɪər i əˈlɪs tɪk/

Definitions of materialistically word

  • adjective materialistically excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth and material possessions, rather than with spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values. 1
  • adjective materialistically adhering to the philosophy of materialism, a theory that regards matter as constituting the universe and all its phenomena. 1
  • noun materialistically In a materialistic manner. 1

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Parts of speech for Materialistically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

materialistically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for materialistically

adverb materialistically

  • greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
  • acquisitively — In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.
  • avariciously — characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.
  • covetously — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
  • graspingly — In a grasping manner.

Antonyms for materialistically

adverb materialistically

  • austerely — severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher.

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