adj
Uncommon
grasping
GRAHS-pihng
Grasping (adj) means Greedy and overly eager for money or possessions. Example: “He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent.”
adj
1
Greedy and overly eager for money or possessions.
"He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent."
"Just how, Agamemnon, great field marshal . . . most grasping man alive, how can the generous Argives give you prizes now? I know of no troves of treasure, piled, lying idle, anywhere."
— Robert Fagles, transl (1990)
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- graspings
- Comparative
- more grasping
- Superlative
- most grasping
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What does “grasping” mean?
The word “grasping” means greedy and overly eager for money or possessions. In plain terms, describes someone who is greedy, always reaching for more money or power.
How do you pronounce “grasping”?
“Grasping” is pronounced GRAHS-pihng (/ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grasping” in a sentence?
Here is “grasping” used in a sentence: “He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent.”
What part of speech is “grasping”?
“Grasping” is an adjective.
Is “grasping” a common word?
“Grasping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
