The meaning of GRASPING is used, designed, or adapted to grasp. How to use grasping in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grasping.

GRASPING definition: 1. (of people) always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money: 2. (of people…. Learn more.

Some common synonyms of grasping are acquisitive, avaricious, covetous, and greedy. While all these words mean "having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions," grasping adds to covetous and greedy an implication of selfishness and often suggests unfair or ruthless means.

“a grasping old miser” “ grasping commercialism” synonyms: avaricious , covetous , grabby , greedy , prehensile

grasping - immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"

Definition of grasping adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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