Synonyms for

Avid

Verb / ˈævʌd / / ˈævɪd / Another word for avid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a strong desire or interest in something

Synonyms & similar words

devouring zealous greedy esurient enthusiastic passionate keen eager fervent zealous intense ardent fanatical obsessed devoted dedicated committed voracious insatiable greedy covetous ravenous hungry thirsty

Synonyms by register

Formal

enthusiastic zealous fervent passionate

Informal

keen eager dyed-in-the-wool gung-ho

Literary

ardent impassioned voracious

Antonyms

apathetic indifferent uninterested lukewarm dispassionate calm reserved

Common collocations

  • avid reader
  • avid collector
  • avid fan
  • avid supporter
  • avid interest
  • avid learner
  • avid gamer

Word family

noun avidity
adjective avid
adverb avidly

Usage note

Often used to describe someone with a strong interest or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject. It implies a high level of engagement and eagerness.

Example sentences

  1. He is an avid collector of stamps.
  2. She has an avid interest in science.
  3. The avid football fans cheered loudly for their team.
  4. He is an avid hiker and loves to explore new trails.
  5. She became an avid gardener and spent all her free time in her garden.

Quotes

  • I became an avid reader and fell in love with the written word.
  • The avid fisherman wakes up early to catch the biggest fish.
  • She is an avid painter and spends hours in her studio.

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