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17+ Synonyms for Acquisitive & Similar Words

Definition of acquisitive

adjective
  1. 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"

17 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for acquisitive?
Synonyms for acquisitive include: accumulative, avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, plundering, possessive, predaceous, predacious, and 7 more.
How many synonyms does acquisitive have?
Acquisitive has 17 synonyms.

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