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materialistic

/məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
ma · te · ri · a · lis · tic mə · ˌtɪ · ri · ə · ˈlɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. excessively concerned with material possessions
中文释义
物质主义的
Significado en Español
materialista
한국어 뜻
물질주의적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
duy vật
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Example Sentence

He is too materialistic to value friendship.

他太物质主义了,不重视友情。

Synonyms
acquisitive worldly consumerist
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “materialistic”:

  1. A acquisitive
  2. B spiritual
  3. C altruistic
  4. D ascetic
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A — acquisitive. “materialistic” means adj. excessively concerned with material possessions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ boy cared only about money and shiny expensive toys.

  1. A materialistic
  2. B generous
  3. C spiritual
  4. D giving
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A — materialistic. “materialistic” means adj. excessively concerned with material possessions

Common questions about “materialistic”

What does “materialistic” mean?

materialistic — adj. excessively concerned with material possessions. In Chinese: 物质主义的.

How do you pronounce “materialistic”?

materialistic is pronounced /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/. It breaks into 6 syllables: ma · te · ri · a · lis · tic.

How do you use “materialistic” in a sentence?

He is too materialistic to value friendship. (他太物质主义了,不重视友情。)

What are synonyms for “materialistic”?

acquisitive, worldly, consumerist — all close in meaning to materialistic (adj. excessively concerned with material possessions).

Is “materialistic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. materialistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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