Meaning
greedy, gluttonous
- Excessively greedy for food, drink, or wealth.
In a sentence
Non essere ingordo, lascia una fetta di torta anche agli altri.
Don't be greedy; leave a slice of cake for the others too.
Il cane è così ingordo che mangia tutto in pochi secondi.
The dog is so greedy that he eats everything in a few seconds.
La sua natura ingorda lo ha spinto a rischiare tutti i risparmi.
His greedy nature drove him to risk all his savings.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ingordo | masculine · singular |
| ingorda | feminine · singular |
| ingordi | masculine · plural |
| ingorde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can be used both for food (gluttonous) and metaphorically for money or power.
- Can also function as a noun: 'sei un ingordo' (you are a greedy person).