materialistic

Definitions

Excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth and possessions.

Relating to or characteristic of the belief that only material things exist and that spiritual or intellectual values are secondary.

Examples

She grew tired of her partner's materialistic attitude and constant focus on expensive luxury goods.

In a highly materialistic society, many people define their personal success solely by the amount of money they earn.

Synonyms

acquisitive consumerist worldly mercenary possessive money-oriented earthly

Antonyms

spiritual altruistic idealistic unworldly ascetic selfless nonmaterial