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avaricious

 

[ ˌævəˈrɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

greedy

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Avaricious individuals are often willing to do anything to accumulate more money and possessions.

Synonyms

covetous, greedy, mercenary, rapacious

Examples of usage

  • The avaricious businessman would stop at nothing to increase his profits.
  • Her avaricious nature led her to prioritize money over relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "avaricious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avarento

🇮🇳 लोभपूर्ण

🇩🇪 habgierig

🇮🇩 serakah

🇺🇦 жадібний

🇵🇱 chciwy

🇯🇵 貪欲な (どんよくな)

🇫🇷 avare

🇪🇸 avaro

🇹🇷 açgözlü

🇰🇷 탐욕스러운

🇸🇦 جشع

🇨🇿 chamtivý

🇸🇰 chamtivý

🇨🇳 贪婪的 (tānlán de)

🇸🇮 pohlepni

🇮🇸 gráðugur

🇰🇿 қомағай

🇬🇪 ხარბი

🇦🇿 tamahkar

🇲🇽 avaro

Etymology

The word 'avaricious' originated from the Latin word 'avaritia', meaning 'greed'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe individuals who have an insatiable desire for wealth and material possessions. The negative connotations associated with avarice have been present throughout history, with various religious and philosophical texts warning against the dangers of excessive greed.

See also: avarice.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,710, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.