AvidShowing very strong enthusiasm or desire for a particular thing. is an adjective used for someone who feels strong enthusiasmStrong excitement and interest in something you enjoy or support. for something, or for someone who wants something very strongly. The most common everyday use is the enthusiasticFull of eager interest and positive excitement about something. one, as in an avid reader or avid fan.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈævɪd/
Easy pronunciation: AV-id (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the adjective meaning very interested and enthusiastic.
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Avid Meaning
very interested in something and enthusiastic about it
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Example: She’s an avid reader who finishes several books a week.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- zealous — Works in the sense of enthusiastic or eager, but it can sound more intense or formal than avid.
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Other Meanings of Avid
Meaning 2
wanting something very strongly
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous
Example: He was avid for success and recognition.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- devouring — Can suggest a strong, consuming desire, but it is less common and more literary.
- esurient — Means hungry or greedy for something, but it is rare and not a normal everyday substitute.
- greedy — Works only when the meaning is excessive desire, especially for gain or possessions; it does not fit the enthusiastic sense.
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Avid Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- enthusiastic
- eager
- keen
- zealous
very strongly wanting something
- devouring
- greedy
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Common Mistakes
- Using avid to mean only ‘greedy’ in normal everyday speech; the most common meaning is ‘enthusiastic’ or ‘very interested’.
- Mixing up avid with ‘envious’ or ‘covetous’; avid is about strong interest or desire, not jealousy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does avid mean?
Avid usually means very interested in something and enthusiastic about it, like an avid fan or avid reader. It can also mean strongly wanting something.
What is the synonym of avid?
For the common sense, good synonyms include enthusiastic, eager, keen, and zealous. For the stronger desire sense, greedy can fit in some contexts.
Is avid a positive word?
Usually yes, when it means enthusiastic or eager. In the desire sense, it can sound neutral or negative, depending on the context.
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