adj
grasping
GRAHS-pihng
adj
1
Greedy and overly eager for money or possessions.
"He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent."
How to Use Grasping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who is greedy, always reaching for more money or power.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a grasping person
grasping and greedy
Word Forms
more grasping comparative, graspings plural, most grasping superlative
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