1. In a manner that prioritizes physical possessions, wealth, and material goods over spiritual, intellectual, or emotional values
He lived materialistically, always seeking the next expensive purchase.
Ele vivia materialista, sempre buscando a próxima compra cara.
2. According to the philosophical doctrine that physical matter is the fundamental substance of reality
The scientist approached the problem materialistically, focusing only on observable physical phenomena.
O cientista abordou o problema materialmente, focando apenas em fenômenos físicos observáveis.