materialistic

materialistic — adjective

1. placing a very high value on money and owning things, and believing these matter

1.形容詞B2
釋義

placing a very high value on money and owning things, and believing these matter more than relationships, experiences, or spiritual or moral principles.

例句

Eitan's materialistic lifestyle gave him a big house and fast cars but very few close friends.

attributive: materialistic + noun (lifestyle, values, attitude)

After travelling through rural villages in Vietnam, Hyun felt ashamed of her own materialistic attitude.

possessive + materialistic + noun

同義詞
  • consumerist

    focuses specifically on the culture of buying and consuming goods; more often used for societies than individuals

  • acquisitive

    more formal; describes a strong desire to acquire things, not necessarily at the expense of values

  • greedy

    broader — can apply to money, food, power, or attention; does not specifically contrast material values with spiritual ones

反義詞
  • spiritual

    focused on the inner self, faith, or the soul rather than on material goods

  • idealistic

    driven by high principles or visions of a perfect world, not by the desire for possessions

  • frugal

    careful with money, not because of principle but as a habit; may still enjoy possessions but does not obsess over them

文法句型

materialistic + noun

be + materialistic

deeply/materialistic + materialistic

用法筆記

Almost always carries a critical or negative judgment — calling a person or society materialistic implies that they have misplaced priorities.

常見錯誤

❌She is very material — she only cares about money.
✅She is very materialistic
💡she only cares about money.' — The adjective 'material' means 'made of matter' or 'physical', not 'obsessed with possessions'. They are not interchangeable.