Avaricious
adjective
Being very greedy, especially for money or possessions.
The avaricious banker did everything he could to accumulate more wealth.
Often appears as...
- avaricious desire
- avaricious nature
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Disapproving
adjective
Being very greedy, especially for money or possessions.
The avaricious banker did everything he could to accumulate more wealth.
Often appears as...
- avaricious desire
- avaricious nature
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'avaricious' has a strong negative tone and implies selfishness.
His avaricious tendencies prevented him from donating to charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
'Avaricious' can refer to greed for things other than money, like power or food.
Her avaricious appetite for control made her a feared leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Extreme Greed
'Avaricious' is used to describe an extreme and insatiable level of greed.
The avaricious collector was obsessed with acquiring rare artifacts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'avaricious' has a strong negative tone and implies selfishness.
His avaricious tendencies prevented him from donating to charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
'Avaricious' can refer to greed for things other than money, like power or food.
Her avaricious appetite for control made her a feared leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Extreme Greed
'Avaricious' is used to describe an extreme and insatiable level of greed.
The avaricious collector was obsessed with acquiring rare artifacts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'avaricious' has a strong negative tone and implies selfishness.
His avaricious tendencies prevented him from donating to charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
'Avaricious' can refer to greed for things other than money, like power or food.
Her avaricious appetite for control made her a feared leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Extreme Greed
'Avaricious' is used to describe an extreme and insatiable level of greed.
The avaricious collector was obsessed with acquiring rare artifacts.
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Michael Tilson Thomas:...
Ah, wicked, cruel fate! Ah, baleful stars! Ah, avaricious heaven!
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Michael Tilson Thomas:...
Ah, wicked, cruel fate! Ah, baleful stars! Ah, avaricious heaven!
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Quote examples
Robert Walpole
British Statesman
Have I given any symptoms of an avaricious disposition? Have I obtained any grants from the crown since I have been placed at the head of the treasury? Has my conduct been different from that which others in the same station would have followed?
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Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
In the perfect world, no one would need pre-nups. But all too often, a misty-eyed romancer at the altar transforms into a vengeful, avaricious fiscal predator when the marriage goes south.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Men hate the individual whom they call avaricious only because nothing can be gained from him.
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Robert Walpole
British Statesman
Have I given any symptoms of an avaricious disposition? Have I obtained any grants from the crown since I have been placed at the head of the treasury? Has my conduct been different from that which others in the same station would have followed?
Quote examples
Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
In the perfect world, no one would need pre-nups. But all too often, a misty-eyed romancer at the altar transforms into a vengeful, avaricious fiscal predator when the marriage goes south.
Quote examples
Voltaire
French Writer
Men hate the individual whom they call avaricious only because nothing can be gained from him.
Example 1 of 3
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