Acquisitive (Adjective)
Meaning
Eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas; "an acquisitive mind"; "an acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was known for his acquisitive nature, always looking to add new cars to his collection.
- As an investor, she had an acquisitive mind, constantly on the lookout for the next big opportunity.
- The acquisitive society in which we live has led to an explosion in consumer debt and spending.
- With an acquisitive spirit and a passion for learning, the young student devoured books on every subject imaginable.
- His acquisitive streak led him to buy out several competitors and consolidate his company's market share.