piggishly

Thân thiện

He ate the cake piggishly, grabbing two large slices.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous; behaving like a pig.

Usage

The adverb "piggishly" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies a verb to indicate that the action is done with excessive greed, a lack of consideration for others, or in a messy, self-indulgent way. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Examples

• He piggishly ate all the food, leaving nothing for the others.
• The children grabbed the toys piggishly, refusing to share.
• She piggishly demanded the largest portion for herself.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe non-eating behaviors characterized by selfishness or excessive consumption.
  • The corporation piggishly consumed resources without regard for the environment.
  • He piggishly hoarded all the credit for the team's success.

Variants and Related Words

• Piggish (adjective): Having the qualities of a pig; greedy, gluttonous, or selfish.
  • His piggish behavior at the buffet was embarrassing.
• Pig (noun): The animal; also used informally for a greedy, messy, or unpleasant person.

Synonyms

• Greedily
• Gluttonously
• Selfishly
• Voraciously
• Ravenously

Antonyms

• Generously
• Moderately
• Abstinently
• Temperately
• Selflessly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a piggish manner
   • piggishly, he took two pieces of cake