Meaning & use
Greedily
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In a greedy manner; with excessive desire to eat, acquire, or possess more than one needs.
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The puppy ate greedily, finishing its bowl in seconds.
Investors greedily bought up shares before the market corrected.
A note on using this word
"Greedily" is the adverb form of "greedy," typically describing eating, consuming, or acquiring things with excessive eagerness.
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sparinglymodestly
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