avid
Hungry for more
Avid describes eager enthusiasm or intense interest: an avid reader, an avid collector, avid fans.
The word suggests sustained dedication rather than passing curiosity—someone avid about something pursues it with genuine appetite.
She's an avid hiker who hits the trails every weekend.
Intensely wanting something
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
zealous · ardent · animated · exuberant · spirited · wholehearted · ebullient · effusive
Impossible to satisfy
- ravenousExtremely hungry, insatiable
- hungryWanting to eat
- greedyExcessively wanting more
- devouringEating greedily and quickly
consuming · unquenchable · rapacious · omnivorous · gluttonous · relentless · unappeasable · bottomless
Recreational pursuer of interests
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- fanAdmirer or air mover
devotee · enthusiast · fanatic · maven · junkie · geek · nerd · nut
Firmly pledged or bound
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- diligentPersistently attentive to tasks
persistent · staunch · unwavering · conscientious · assiduous · industrious · persevering · tenacious
eager
Intensely wanting something
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
fervent · zealous · ardent · animated · exuberant · spirited · wholehearted · ebullient · effusive · impassioned
insatiable
Impossible to satisfy
devouring · consuming · unquenchable · rapacious · omnivorous · gluttonous · relentless · unappeasable · bottomless · unslakable
hobbyist
Recreational pursuer of interests
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
fan · devotee · enthusiast · fanatic · maven · junkie · geek · nerd · nut · addict
committed
Firmly pledged or bound
diligent · persistent · staunch · unwavering · conscientious · assiduous · industrious · persevering · tenacious · unswerving
interested
Eager to know more
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- attentivePaying close notice
- alertWarning or watchfulness
absorbed · engrossed · fascinated · intent · observant · studious · hungry · thirsty · yearning · rapt
avidindifferent
Lacking interest or concern
apathetic · unenthusiastic · dispassionate · lukewarm · uninterested