单词	graspingness
释义	grasping adjective grasp·​ing ˈgra-spiŋ  1 : used, designed, or adapted to grasp When the eggs hatch, the first-stage grub … is a minute but highly active larva with well-developed grasping legs. John Alcock His choice of surgical instruments includes everything from grasping forceps and trimmers to motorized shavers and drills. Arnold Schechter 2 : desiring material possessions urgently and excessively and often to the point of ruthlessness Her grasping children fought over her property when she died. graspingly ˈgra-spiŋ-lē  adverb graspingness noun Synonyms acquisitive avaricious avid coveting covetous grabby greedy mercenary moneygrubbing rapacious See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Her grasping children fought over her property when she died. a grasping person who would rather buy a car he didn't need than give a dime to charity Word History Etymology see grasp entry 1 First Known Use 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition grasping adjective grasp·​ing ˈgra-spiŋ  : greedy sense 1 graspingness noun as in greed an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions that period of the 19th century when the graspingness of the robber barons knew no bounds is often called the Gilded Age Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance greed desire acquisitiveness greediness avarice mercenariness avariciousness thirst cupidity rapacity hunger appetite avidity covetousness rapaciousness avidness craving gluttonousness longing piggishness possessiveness materialism yearning passion drive commercialism lust hankering pining gluttony selfishness voracity ravenousness yen itch egoism egotism self-interest self-centeredness self-regard Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfaction fulfillment gratification fulfilment contentment generosity charity magnanimity bounty liberality bounteousness unselfishness largess openhandedness largesse altruism selflessness openheartedness bountifulness generousness See More
随便看	absentee ballot absentee ballots absentee landlord absentee ownership absentee voter absenteeism absenteeisms absentees absenter absenters absentest absenting absenting oneself absentlier absentliest absently absentminded absentmindedly absentmindedness absentmindednesses absents absents oneself abses absheron absidiole

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