Inggeris

materialistic

gb/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/ us/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
B2 Inggeris
Makna
0 makna
adjective B2 property
1

too focused on money and possessions

Wanting money and lots of things too much.

Corak penggunaan: [someone] is materialistic; materialistic about [money/possessions]
Kesilapan biasa:
Often confused with material (fabric) or material (important). Materialistic describes attitudes about possessions or wealth.
Sinonim
consumerist (Emphasizes buying and consumption as a way of life.) | greedy (Stronger and more negative; focuses on wanting more for oneself.) | money-oriented (More neutral; focuses on prioritizing financial gain.)
Antonim
unmaterialistic (Not focused on possessions or wealth.) | spiritual (Focused on inner life, faith, or non-material values.) | content (Satisfied without wanting more possessions.)
Kolokasi
materialistic person |materialistic people |materialistic attitude |materialistic values |materialistic culture |materialistic society |materialistic lifestyle |materialistic mindset |materialistic goals |materialistic view
Tema
money |values |society |personality
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • 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.

Corak penggunaan: a materialistic explanation/theory/approach
Kesilapan biasa:
In this sense it is not about liking money; it is about a philosophical view of reality.
Sinonim
physicalist (A more technical term in philosophy of mind and metaphysics.) | naturalistic (Often broader; emphasizes explanations without the supernatural.)
Antonim
idealist (Claims mind or ideas are fundamental rather than matter.) | spiritualist (Emphasizes spirit or non-material reality.) | dualistic (Claims mind and matter are fundamentally different kinds of things.)
Kolokasi
materialistic philosophy |materialistic worldview |materialistic theory |materialistic explanation |materialistic account |materialistic approach |materialistic interpretation |materialistic assumptions
Tema
philosophy |science |beliefs
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • 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.

Corak penggunaan: a materialistic approach/view of [life/relationships]
Kesilapan biasa:
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).
Sinonim
pragmatic (Focuses on practical results; not necessarily negative or about possessions.) | worldly (Concerned with ordinary life rather than spiritual matters; can be mildly critical.)
Antonim
idealistic (Guided more by ideals than by practical or physical concerns.) | spiritual (Centered on spiritual or inner values rather than material factors.)
Kolokasi
materialistic approach |materialistic perspective |materialistic priorities |materialistic criteria |materialistic considerations |materialistic definition of success |materialistic view of love |materialistic focus
Tema
values |relationships |daily_life
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • His view of success is very materialistic.
  • I prefer a more spiritual way of life.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
materialistic
IPA
GB/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
US/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
Suku kata dan tekanan
ma - ter - i - al - ist - ic (6 suku kata)
Stress on 4th syllable (al)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
  • Base: materialistic
Keluarga kata
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
Ungkapan

materialistic outlook

1
/mətˌɪɹiəlˈɪstɪk ˈaʊtlˌʊk/
fixed phrase

attitude prioritizing material success

A way of thinking that focuses on money and things.

Contoh
  • 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.

Contoh
  • 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.

Contoh
  • 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.

Contoh
  • The movie is a satire of materialistic values.
  • They worry their kids are picking up materialistic values from advertising.

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