łakomy

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See also: Lakomy, Lakomý, lakomý, and Łakomy

Polish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *olkomъ. By surface analysis, łaknąć +‎ -omy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /waˈkɔ.mɘ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔmɘ
  • Syllabification: ła‧ko‧my
  • Homophone: Łakomy

Adjective

łakomy (comparative bardziej łakomy, superlative najbardziej łakomy, derived adverb łakomie or łakomo)

  1. gourmand, rapacious, voracious (eager to eat)
    Synonyms: łapczywy, łasy, nienasycony, nienażarty, spragniony, żarłoczny, żarty
  2. (figuratively) avid, greedy
    Synonyms: chciwy, łasy, łapczywy, pazerny, zachłanny, żądny
  3. coveted, desirable, desired, sought-after
    Synonym: pożądany

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Further reading

  • łakomy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • łakomy in Polish dictionaries at PWN