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Avariciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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avariciously

 

[ ษ™หˆvรฆr.ษช.สƒษ™s.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

greedily seeking

Avariciously refers to the manner of acting with extreme greed or an insatiable desire for wealth or possessions. It often implies a selfish and excessive pursuit of material gain. When someone acts avariciously, they may disregard ethical considerations or the well-being of others in their quest for wealth. This term highlights the negative aspects of greed, suggesting that one's desire for riches is unquenchable and consuming.

Synonyms

covetously, greedily, insatiably, rapaciously.

Examples of usage

  • He avariciously pursued every opportunity to make more money.
  • The avariciously driven businessman cut corners to increase his profits.
  • She looked around the room avariciously, eyeing the valuable artwork.
  • He acted avariciously, eager to claim the prize for himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "avariciously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avarentosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคš เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geizig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serakah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะดั–ะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chciwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒชๆฌฒใซ (ใฉใ‚“ใ‚ˆใใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avidement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avariciosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงgรถzlรผce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์š•์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ (ํƒ์š•์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุบู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chamtivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chamtivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดชๅฉชๅœฐ (tฤn lรกn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohlepno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฆรฐgi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑา›ั‚ะฐะถะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“ (pulze maniakurad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงgรถzlรผ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avariciosamente

Etymology

The word 'avariciously' derives from the Latin term 'avaritia', which means excessive greed or desire for wealth. The suffix 'cious' was added to create an adjective form, denoting a tendency towards this greed. Over time, it evolved into the adverbial form 'avariciously' to describe actions performed in a greedy manner. The concept of avarice has been a subject of moral and philosophical discourse for centuries, often criticized for its destructive tendencies and the way it can corrupt individuals and societies. In literature and popular culture, characters exhibiting avaricious behavior often face downfalls as a result of their greed, reinforcing the negative connotations associated with this term.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,089, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.