avidness
- noun
- /ˈævɪdnəs/
:
ávido
- The avidness with which he pursues knowledge is truly inspiring.
Examples
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She attacked her new role with remarkable avidness, impressing everyone on the team.
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Her avidness for learning languages is inspiring.
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Despite setbacks, her avidness for success never diminished.
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The avidness of the fans was palpable during the concert.
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She approached her new project with great avidness, eager to make it a success.
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His avidness for hiking mountains showed when he enthusiastically planned the trip.
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The team's avidness for improving their skills was evident during the training sessions.
Synonyms
288
2.2
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something
23
2.5
A strong, excited wish to do or have something
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5.2
Strong, lively enjoyment when doing something
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7.5
A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone or something
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8.4
A quick and eager willingness to do something
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5.6
A strong, eager interest in a cause or idea
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3.6
A strong wish to do something
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8.0
A very strong wish to have or do something
Strong feelings that make someone act with great energy and care
A strong, loving loyalty and care for someone or something
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Avidness comes from the Latin avidus, meaning 'eager' or 'to want strongly', and it is related to the English word avid. So, avidness is the strong wish or enthusiasm someone has for something.