Materialistic Definition & Meaning

materialistic
adjective
  1. marked by materialism
  2. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; "a bourgeois mentality"

"Materialistic" in song lyrics

See how materialistic is used in real songs:

  • "They'll drive a man crazy 'cause they're materialistic"
    2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That
  • "It's to materialistic"
    51.50 — Games People Play
  • "But if it's serious, we'll school it, I ain't materialistic"
    Abstract Rude w/ Tribe Unique — Screwed On Tight

Usage tips for "materialistic"

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