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

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky