materialistic
/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ · ma·te·ri·al·is·tic
adjective
- Being overly concerned with material possessions and wealth. Her materialistic tendencies led her to constantly buy designer clothes and jewelry.
- Of or concerning philosophical materialism. The philosopher's materialistic views on the nature of reality were widely debated in academic circles.
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Did you know? The term 'materialistic' has been used to describe the excesses of wealthy individuals, such as in the phrase 'materialistic millionaire,' which highlights the tension between wealth and moral values.