avid

adjective
UK: /ˈæv.ɪd/
US: /ˈæv.ɪd/

  1. Very enthusiastic and eager.

    1. He is an avid reader of science fiction. [ ] [ ]
    2. She developed an avid interest in classical music during her college years. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a strong desire for something.

    1. The company is an avid supporter of local charities. [ ] [ ]
    2. My neighbor is an avid collector of rare stamps from around the world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eager passionate keen fervent enthusiastic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "avid" in English means: Very enthusiastic and eager., Having a strong desire for something..

The phonetic transcription of "avid" is /ˈæv.ɪd/ in British English and /ˈæv.ɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "avid": eager, passionate, keen, fervent, enthusiastic.

Example usage of "avid": "He is an avid reader of science fiction.". More examples on the page.