Comparative form of greedy; wanting more of something than is fair or necessary, more so than another person or thing.
From Old English 'grædig' related to 'grace' meaning appetite or desire, with the comparative suffix '-er' added to show a greater degree of the quality.
The word 'greedy' actually shares a surprising root with 'grace'—both come from words about desire and appetite, reminding us that wanting things isn't inherently bad, just the degree matters.
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