avid
AV-ihd
Avid (adj) means Extremely enthusiastic and eager about something. Example: “She's an avid reader who finishes a novel every week.”
adj
1
Extremely enthusiastic and eager about something.
"She's an avid reader who finishes a novel every week."
"He's an avid cyclist, out on his bike every weekend regardless of weather."
How to use avid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReally into something — keen, enthusiastic, can't get enough of it.
Common mistake
Avid is almost always positive (keen interest), unlike "greedy" which usually isn't.
Common pairings
an avid fan
an avid reader
avid interest
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more avid, avider
- Superlative
- most avid, avidest
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Etymology
From French avide, from Latin avidus, "eager or greedy", from aveō, "to long for".
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What does “avid” mean?
The word “avid” means extremely enthusiastic and eager about something. In plain terms, really into something — keen, enthusiastic, can't get enough of it.
How do you pronounce “avid”?
“Avid” is pronounced AV-ihd (/ˈæv.ɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “avid” in a sentence?
Here is “avid” used in a sentence: “She's an avid reader who finishes a novel every week.”
What part of speech is “avid”?
“Avid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “avid” come from?
The word “avid” comes from Latin. From French avide, from Latin avidus, "eager or greedy", from aveō, "to long for".
Is “avid” a common word?
“Avid” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
