more greedy vs greedier

Both 'more greedy' and 'greedier' are correct, but 'greedier' is more commonly used in English. 'Greedier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'greedy' and is used to compare two things in terms of their level of greed.

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This phrase is correct but less common in English.

"more greedy"

The phrase 'more greedy' is the comparative form of the adjective 'greedy' when comparing more than two things in terms of their level of greed.

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I can't imagine your fellows are more greedy than you
but the more they were blessed, the more greedy, immoral, and violent they became.
It's not like merchandising is a passion of mine or that I am more greedy than ten years ago.
A cappuccino far more greedy than usual! (Translated)
7.01 When the global derivative casino took off, the Too Big To Fail Banks became more greedy.
It's like a Sasquatch, only more elusive, more ferocious and a little more greedy.
This is a cake prepare fast and can be served with chocolate sauce for a more greedy... but if it is already delicious and light...

Alternatives:

greedier
most greedy
very greedy
extremely greedy
excessively greedy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"greedier"

'Greedier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'greedy' and is used to compare two things in terms of their level of greed.

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Maybe he's greedier than we thought.
Maybe he's greedier than we thought.
A greedier hand might put a jewel like her in rotation too early.
When I was away, it seemed like greed got greedier with a little bit of envy mixed in.
The greedier they got, the crazier they got.
The more you earn, the greedier you get.
Maybe he's greedier than we thought.
But Bentley was greedier.
Each day the crowd got bigger... noisier, greedier.
We apologize for the short interruction, it may have made greedier your waiting!
People got greedier and greedier.
It's really good, but just a little bit greedier, please.
The more money they got, the greedier they got.

Alternatives:

more greedy
most greedy
very greedy
extremely greedy
excessively greedy

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