avid
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Britannica Dictionary definition of AVID
[more avid; most avid]
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very eager
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enthusiastic, keen
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He is an avid admirer of horror movies.
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They took an avid interest in politics.
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an avid cook/dancer/fan/golfer/reader
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some of the newspaper's most avid readers
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wanting something very much
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He was avid for success. = He was avid to succeed.
— avidity
/əˈvɪdəti/ noun
[noncount]
[singular]
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They pursued fame/wealth/success with avidity.
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an avidity for fame/wealth/success
— avidly
adverb-
They are avidly interested in politics.
