avid
/ˈæv.ɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: avider · avidest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.
Adjective
Examples
an avid fan of 1960s sci-fi movies
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
greedy
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “avid” mean?
Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.
Is “avid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.