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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Avid \Av"id\, a. [L. avidus fr av?re to long: cf F. avide. See {Avarice}.] Longing eagerly for eager; greedy. ``Avid of gold, yet greedier of renown.'' --Southey. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: avid adj 1: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame" [syn: {devouring(a)}, {esurient}, {greedy}] 2: marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"; "a great walker"; "an eager beaver" [syn: {great}, {eager}, {zealous}]
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