avid
Avid (adj) means Extremely enthusiastic and eager about something. Example: “She's an avid reader who finishes a novel every week.”
How to use avid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReally into something — keen, enthusiastic, can't get enough of it.
Avid is almost always positive (keen interest), unlike "greedy" which usually isn't.
Word forms
more avid comparative, avider comparative, most avid superlative, avidest superlative
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Etymology
From French avide, from Latin avidus, "eager or greedy", from aveō, "to long for".
Rhymes for avid
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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.