-himoinen

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Finnish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

himo +‎ -inen

Adjective [edit]

-himoinen (comparative -himoisempi, superlative -himoisin)

  1. Having a lust, desire or craving for.
    kosto (revenge)kostonhimoinen (revengeful, vindictive)
    kunnia (honour)kunnianhimoinen (ambitious)
    murha (murder)murhanhimoinen (homicidal, murderous)
    nautinto (pleasure)nautinnonhimoinen (self-indulgent)
    peli (game)pelihimoinen (addicted to gambling)
    raha (money)rahanhimoinen (greedy, extortionate)
    saalis (prey, booty)saaliinhimoinen (voracious, rapacious)
    valta (power)vallanhimoinen (greedy for power)
    veri (blood)verenhimoinen (bloodthirsty)
    viina (spirit)viinanhimoinen (addicted to alcohol)
    voitto (profit)voitonhimoinen (mercenary, venal)

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Usage notes [edit]

Most words formed using this suffix have negative connotations.