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acquisitively
[/əˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/]
adverb
de forma aquisitiva
1.
in a manner showing a strong desire to acquire or possess things; greedily
He looked acquisitively at the expensive artwork.
Ele olhou de forma aquisitiva para a obra de arte cara.
2.
with an intent to obtain or accumulate possessions
She acquisitively gathered valuables throughout her life.
Ela acumulou valores de forma aquisitiva ao longo de sua vida.
Synonyms
greedily
covetously
possessively
avariously
Antonyms
generously
unselfishly
altruistically
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
de forma aquisitiva; gananciosamente
Common in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
de forma aquisitiva; gananciosa
Standard usage in business and formal speech
Portugal
de forma aquisitiva; com ganância
Formal register preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
acquisitive mind - mente ávida por conhecimento
acquisitive nature - natureza gananciosa/possessiva
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