avarice (Meaning)
avarice (n)
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
extreme greed for material wealth
avarice (n.)
An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
An inordinate desire for some supposed good.
Synonyms & Antonyms of avarice
avarice Sentence Examples
- The avarice of the miserly man led him to hoard wealth at the expense of others.
- He was blinded by avarice, unable to see the true value of relationships and experiences.
- Driven by avarice, the tyrant plundered the kingdom, amassing vast riches for himself.
- The corporation's insatiable avarice led it to exploit workers and consumers alike.
- The collector's avarice knew no bounds, as he sought to possess every treasure that crossed his path.
- Avarice had corrupted his soul, transforming him into a selfish and heartless creature.
- The government's avarice led to tax hikes and austerity measures, burdening the poor and vulnerable.
- The avarice of the land baron dispossessed countless families, leaving them homeless and desperate.
- The avarice of the clergy had replaced the teachings of compassion and humility with a thirst for wealth.
- The avarice of the politician had compromised his integrity, leading him to sell out his constituents for personal gain.
FAQs About the word avarice
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins), extreme greed for material wealthAn excessive or inordinate
greed, avariciousness, appetite, cupidity, rapaciousness, acquisitiveness, desire,greediness, rapacity, covetousness
contentment, liberality, generosity,satisfaction, liberality, fulfillment, gratification, fulfillment, satisfaction, magnanimity
The avarice of the miserly man led him to hoard wealth at the expense of others.
He was blinded by avarice, unable to see the true value of relationships and experiences.
Driven by avarice, the tyrant plundered the kingdom, amassing vast riches for himself.
The corporation's insatiable avarice led it to exploit workers and consumers alike.
