Avaricious Definition

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Used mainly in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Avaricious is an adjective.

Avaricious appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Avaricious Synonyms

covetous , cupidity , greedy , rapacious

How To Use Avaricious In A Sentence

  1. The avaricious merchant refused to reduce the prices despite the customers' protests.
  2. Her avaricious nature led her to hoard money and never share with those in need.
  3. Avaricious individuals often prioritize wealth above all else, neglecting relationships.
  4. The novel's antagonist is depicted as an avaricious ruler, obsessed with accumulating riches.
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