materialistic
intermediateB2/məˈtɪə.ri.əl.ɪs.tɪk/ · ma-te-ri-al-is-tic
Related to the preoccupation with material possessions and physical comfort rather than spiritual or intellectual values.
Meanings
Related to the preoccupation with material possessions and physical comfort rather than spiritual or intellectual values.
وہ چیزوں کے حصول اور جسمانی آسائشوں میں دلچسپی رکھنے والا ہے، نہ کہ روحانی یا ذہنی اقدار میں۔
مادیاتی
madiyaati
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- materialistic values
- materialistic culture
- materialistic lifestyle
Example Sentences
In a materialistic society, many people prioritize wealth over happiness.
ایک مادیاتی معاشرے میں، بہت سے لوگ خوشی کی بجائے دولت کو ترجیح دیتے ہیں۔
Ek madiyaati muashray mein, bohat se log khushi ki bajaye dolat ko tarjeeh dete hain.
Her materialistic attitude often led to conflicts with her more spiritually inclined friends.
اس کا مادیاتی رویہ اکثر اس کے روحانی رجحان رکھنے والے دوستوں کے ساتھ تنازعات کا سبب بنتا تھا۔
Us ka madiyaati rawaya aksar us ke roohani rujhaan rakhne wale doston ke sath tanazaat ka sabab banta tha.
Critics argue that materialistic pursuits can lead to an unfulfilled life.
نقادوں کا کہنا ہے کہ مادیاتی کوششیں غیر مطمئن زندگی کا باعث بن سکتی ہیں۔
Naqadoun ka kehna hai ke madiyaati koshishain ghair mutma'in zindagi ka bais ban sakti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'material' relates to matter; 'materialistic' focuses on material wealth.
Imagine a person surrounded by luxury items but feeling unfulfilled.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راحتیں سب تیری نظر کی ہیں، پر یہ مال و متاع کا کیا ہے؟
Rahatain sab teri nazar ki hain, Par ye maal o mataa ka kya hai?
All pleasures depend on your sight, But what is this wealth and possessions?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پیسہ پرست دین داری نہیں سکھاتا۔
Paisa parast deen daari nahi sikhaata.
Money-mindedness does not teach piety.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "materialis" — of matter
First known use: 19th century
The term 'materialistic' has evolved from the Latin 'materialis' meaning 'of matter' and became associated with a focus on physical possessions and wealth.