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 avid avid /ˈævɪd/

adjective

  1. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm  ( avid , zealous )
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
     An avid sports fan
    an avid sports fan
  2. (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous  ( avid , devouring , esurient , greedy )
    (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous
     Avid for adventure
    avid for adventure
     An avid ambition to succeed
    an avid ambition to succeed
     Fierce devouring affection
    fierce devouring affection
     The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
    the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
     Greedy for fame
    greedy for fame