av·id 
/ˈævəd/ adjective
/ˈævəd/ adjective [more avid; most avid] 1 : very eager : enthusiastic, keen
▪ He is an avid admirer of horror movies. ▪ They took an avid interest in politics. ▪ an avid cook/dancer/fan/golfer/reader ▪ some of the newspaper's most avid readers 2 : wanting something very much
▪ He was avid for success. = He was avid to succeed.
▪ He is an avid admirer of horror movies. ▪ They took an avid interest in politics. ▪ an avid cook/dancer/fan/golfer/reader ▪ some of the newspaper's most avid readers
▪ He was avid for success. = He was avid to succeed.
— avid·i·ty /əˈvɪdəti/ noun, plural avid·i·ties
[noncount] ▪ They pursued fame/wealth with avidity. [singular] ▪ an avidity for fame/wealth
[noncount] ▪ They pursued fame/wealth with avidity. [singular] ▪ an avidity for fame/wealth
— av·id·ly adverb
▪ They are avidly interested in politics.
▪ They are avidly interested in politics.
