AVID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does avid mean? 

• AVID (adjective)
  The adjective AVID has 2 senses:

1. (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous

2. marked by active interest and enthusiasm

  Familiarity information: AVID used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• AVID (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous

Synonyms:

avid; devouring; esurient; greedy

Context example:

greedy for fame

Similar:

desirous; wishful (having or expressing desire for something)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

Synonyms:

avid; zealous

Context example:

an avid sports fan

Similar:

enthusiastic (having or showing great excitement and interest)

Derivation:

avidity; avidness (a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something)