avid
UK[ˈævɪd]US[ˈævɪd]
adj
Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
adj
Having an eager desire for something.
Etymology
The English word 'avid' was borrowed directly from the French 'avide' in the early 18th century, which itself descended from the Latin 'avidus', meaning 'eagerly desirous, greedy'. This Latin adjective is derived from the verb 'avere', meaning 'to desire, crave, long for'. The core semantic thread from its Latin origin—an intense, often greedy, desire—has been preserved in modern English, though its connotation has softened to generally describe keen enthusiasm or a strong eagerness for an activity or pursuit, rather than material greed.
Analysis
The word 'avid' is a simplex loanword from Latin. It does not contain separable morphemes in its modern English spelling.
Examples
She is an avid reader of historical fiction.
He has always been an avid supporter of the local football team.
They are avid collectors of rare stamps.