ambitious.

Definition of ambitious. in English English dictionary: Possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction
As I grew richer I grew more ambitious, took a house in the country, and eventually married, without anyone having a suspicion as to my real occupation.; Strongly desirous—followed by "of" or the infinitive; as, ambitious to be or to do something; eagerly desirous and aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement; requiring full use of your abilities or resources; "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging task without a mistake"; {s} aspiring, desirous of success ; requiring great effort; Strongly desirous; followed by of or the infinitive; as, ambitious to be or to do something; {a} a desirous, fond, aspiring, proud, vain; Strongly desirous-followed by "of" or the infinitive; as, ambitious to be or to do something; Springing from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition; showy; aspiring; Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful. Chris is so ambitious, so determined to do it all; An ambitious idea or plan is on a large scale and needs a lot of work to be carried out successfully. The ambitious project was completed in only nine months; Springing from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition; showy; aspiring; as, an ambitious style; Possessing, or controlled by, ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction; having a strong desire for success or achievement requiring full use of your abilities or resources; "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging task without a mistake