Synonyms for

Materialistic

Verb / mʌˌtɪri:ʌˈlɪstɪk / Another word for materialistic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Materialistic means being overly concerned with material possessions or wealth.

Synonyms & similar words

worldlyminded mercenary conservative bourgeois greedy acquisitive possessive grasping mercenary worldly capitalistic consumerist mammonish avaricious covetous rapacious selfish money-oriented commercial monetary material opulent luxurious wealthy

Example sentences

  1. John is so materialistic that he is not happy unless he has the latest gadgets.
  2. The society we live in promotes a materialistic lifestyle.
  3. She realized that her materialistic possessions did not bring her true happiness.
  4. Many people are becoming more materialistic with the rise of social media.
  5. Being materialistic often leads to a lack of focus on the important things in life.

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