materialistic
gb/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/ us/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
B2
Englisch
Bedeutungen
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adjective
B2
property
1
too focused on money and possessions
Wanting money and lots of things too much.
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is materialistic; materialistic about [money/possessions]
Häufiger Fehler:
Often confused with material (fabric) or material (important). Materialistic describes attitudes about possessions or wealth.
Synonyme
consumerist (Emphasizes buying and consumption as a way of life.)
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greedy (Stronger and more negative; focuses on wanting more for oneself.)
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money-oriented (More neutral; focuses on prioritizing financial gain.)
Antonyme
unmaterialistic (Not focused on possessions or wealth.)
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spiritual (Focused on inner life, faith, or non-material values.)
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content (Satisfied without wanting more possessions.)
Wortverbindungen
materialistic person
|materialistic people
|materialistic attitude
|materialistic values
|materialistic culture
|materialistic society
|materialistic lifestyle
|materialistic mindset
|materialistic goals
|materialistic view
Themen
money
|values
|society
|personality
Beispiele
- He’s not exactly materialistic, but he does like designer clothes.
- She worries that social media encourages a materialistic way of thinking.
- Calling her materialistic is unfair—she just wants financial security.
Beispiele für Lernende
- My brother is materialistic and always talks about money.
- I don’t want to be materialistic. I want simple things.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
based on philosophical materialism
Believing that only physical things are real.
Verwendungsmuster:
a materialistic explanation/theory/approach
Häufiger Fehler:
In this sense it is not about liking money; it is about a philosophical view of reality.
Synonyme
physicalist (A more technical term in philosophy of mind and metaphysics.)
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naturalistic (Often broader; emphasizes explanations without the supernatural.)
Antonyme
idealist (Claims mind or ideas are fundamental rather than matter.)
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spiritualist (Emphasizes spirit or non-material reality.)
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dualistic (Claims mind and matter are fundamentally different kinds of things.)
Wortverbindungen
materialistic philosophy
|materialistic worldview
|materialistic theory
|materialistic explanation
|materialistic account
|materialistic approach
|materialistic interpretation
|materialistic assumptions
Themen
philosophy
|science
|beliefs
Beispiele
- Her book argues for a materialistic explanation of consciousness.
- They criticized the theory as too materialistic and dismissive of subjective experience.
- In the debate, he defended a strictly materialistic view of the universe.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The professor described a materialistic theory of the mind.
adjective
C1
property
3
focused on physical, not spiritual
Thinking mainly about physical or practical things, not deeper feelings or beliefs.
Verwendungsmuster:
a materialistic approach/view of [life/relationships]
Häufiger Fehler:
This use can overlap with the ‘money and possessions’ sense, but it can also be broader than money (e.g., focusing only on measurable results).
Synonyme
pragmatic (Focuses on practical results; not necessarily negative or about possessions.)
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worldly (Concerned with ordinary life rather than spiritual matters; can be mildly critical.)
Antonyme
idealistic (Guided more by ideals than by practical or physical concerns.)
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spiritual (Centered on spiritual or inner values rather than material factors.)
Wortverbindungen
materialistic approach
|materialistic perspective
|materialistic priorities
|materialistic criteria
|materialistic considerations
|materialistic definition of success
|materialistic view of love
|materialistic focus
Themen
values
|relationships
|daily_life
Beispiele
- Their approach to education felt overly materialistic, focused only on test scores.
- He has a materialistic definition of success that leaves little room for happiness.
- She wanted a partner who wasn’t so materialistic about relationships.
Beispiele für Lernende
- His view of success is very materialistic.
- I prefer a more spiritual way of life.
Grammatik
Grundform
materialistic
IPA
GB/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
US/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
Silben & Betonung
ma - ter - i - al - ist - ic (6 Silben)
Stress on 4th syllable (al)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: materialistic
Wortfamilie
Core family
materialism
noun C1
materialist
noun
Related words
material
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
immaterial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
materialistically
adverb
Ausdrücke
materialistic outlook
1/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk ˈaʊtlˌʊk/
fixed phrase
attitude prioritizing material success
A way of thinking that focuses on money and things.
Beispiele
- His materialistic outlook changed after he started volunteering.
- A materialistic outlook can make people overlook relationships and community.
materialistic society
1/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
society focused on wealth and status
A society that cares a lot about money and things.
Beispiele
- It’s easy to feel pressure in a materialistic society.
- The author criticized how a materialistic society can make people feel inadequate.
materialistic to a fault
1/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk tə ə fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
excessively focused on possessions
Too interested in money and things.
Beispiele
- He’s generous, but he’s materialistic to a fault when it comes to status symbols.
- She can be materialistic to a fault, judging people by what they own.
materialistic values
1/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk vˈæljuz/
fixed phrase
values centered on money and things
Thinking that money and things are most important.
Beispiele
- The movie is a satire of materialistic values.
- They worry their kids are picking up materialistic values from advertising.