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Wordabulary

materialistic

Pronunciation
Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Placing too much importance on money and physical possessions rather than on spiritual or intellectual things.

"He worried that the holiday had become too materialistic, focused on gifts rather than anything else."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He worried that the holiday had become too _____, focused on gifts rather than anything else."

Answer: materialistic

In your own words, what does "materialistic" mean?

Placing too much importance on money and physical possessions rather than on spiritual or intellectual things.

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