materialistic
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for materialistic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Placing too much importance on money, possessions, and physical comfort.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use materialistic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a materialistic society
materialistic values
shallow and materialistic
Frequently asked questions
What does “materialistic” mean?
The word “materialistic” means placing too much importance on money, possessions, and physical comfort. In plain terms, describes a person or society overly focused on owning things and being wealthy.
How do you pronounce “materialistic”?
“Materialistic” is pronounced muh-teerr-ee-uh-LIHS-tihk (/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “materialistic” in a sentence?
Here is “materialistic” used in a sentence: “She found the materialistic culture of the city exhausting after growing up on a farm.”
What part of speech is “materialistic”?
“Materialistic” is an adjective.
