avid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
    esurient; devouring; greedy.
    • avid for adventure
    • an avid ambition to succeed
    • fierce devouring affection
    • the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
    • greedy for fame
  2. adjective satellite marked by active interest and enthusiasm
    zealous.
    • an avid sports fan

WordNet

Av"id adjective
Etymology
L. avidus, fr. avre to long: cf. F. avide. See Avarice.
Definitions
  1. Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy. "Avid of gold, yet greedier of renown." Southey.

Webster 1913