NYT Dictionary

AVIDITY

/əˈvɪdɪti/
NounA-vid-i-tya-vid-i-ty · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

Greediness; strong appetite.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English avidite, from Old French avidite (modern French avidité), from Latin aviditās (“avidity, covetousness”), equivalent to avid + -ity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

eagernessalacrityenthusiasmlivelinessavidnesskeennessambitionanimationanxietyappetite

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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