avid

Definition

Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.

Etymology

From French avide, from Latin avidus (“eager, desirous; greedy”), from aveō (“wish, desire, long for, crave”).

Example Sentences

• "an avid fan of 1960s sci-fi movies"
• "an avid learner of history"
• "I'm an avid reader."