Associations to the word «Avid»

Wiktionary

AVID, adjective. Enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy

Dictionary definition

AVID, adjective. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame".
AVID, adjective. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.