(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
avid
How to use avid in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for avid.
Editorial note
I'm an avid gamer and this is the first time I've heard about Kamcord, so that's must mean something.
Quick take
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of avid gathered in one view.
marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for avid.
adjective
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
adjective
marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"
See also: zealous
Example sentences
I'm an avid gamer and this is the first time I've heard about Kamcord, so that's must mean something.
Even the most avid follower of JS updates can't compete with a team of the standard jQuery draws upon.
I think most people would assume that if you were an avid consumer of news over the last 5 years you would have heard about, say, every worldwide rampage killing that involved more than 5 fatalities, right?
You will see more of this, since most people in the EU speak English and are avid consumers of broadband, but are not especially sympathetic to the American philosophy of contract law.
As an avid FB/Twitter/Instagram/everything user, privacy is not a hard problem to deal with: if you put something on the internet, assume that everyone will see it and know it's you.
I'm also an avid strength training aficionado, for which I've learned more about the human physiology and the mechanics of lifting weights and their effect on your muscles and nervous system than I care to remember.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use avid in a sentence?
I'm an avid gamer and this is the first time I've heard about Kamcord, so that's must mean something.
What does avid mean?
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
What part of speech is avid?
avid is commonly used as adjective.