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单词 avariciousness
释义

avaricious

adjective

av·​a·​ri·​cious ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs How to pronounce avaricious (audio)
: greedy of gain : excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches
avaricious land-grabbers
avariciously adverb
avariciousness noun

Synonyms

  • acquisitive
  • avid
  • coveting
  • covetous
  • grabby
  • grasping
  • greedy
  • mercenary
  • moneygrubbing
  • rapacious
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Example Sentences

an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars
Recent Examples on the Web People Make Games opened my eyes to the risks of a heavy-handed approach, or one that turned things over to multinational hegemons who are equally PR-conscious and avaricious. Wired, 8 July 2022 Named for Queen Victoria, the road traced the shoreline of an avaricious colonial power. New York Times, 30 June 2022 For decades, this Southern California archetype — conspiratorial, bigoted and avaricious — helped transform the party of Lincoln into the dumpster fire of today. Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 Due to a combination of shortages and avaricious sellers, many prospectors were forced to trade gold for potatoes. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022 New-vehicle shortages provide cover for automakers to raise MSRPs, particularly since many of their more avaricious dealer partners have already demonstrated, via their markups, buyers' willingness to pay. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2022 Sport has, again, provided us with clarity as to what is happening in the world, with the avaricious corruption of young female skaters front and center. Amy Bass, CNN, 20 Feb. 2022 Tuesday Weld was seen regularly as the beautiful, avaricious Thalia Menninger, the financially unattainable object of Dobie’s affections; Warren Beatty had a recurring role early in the run as a blue-blood classmate. Margalit Fox, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2022 The subtext in his words are clear: Morten and Campbell couldn't get a new project off the ground within the confines of an avaricious Activision boardroom. Luke Winkie, Wired, 11 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

see avarice

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

avaricious

adjective

av·​a·​ri·​cious ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs How to pronounce avaricious (audio)
: greedy for riches

avariciousness

noun

as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions their all-consuming avariciousness blinds them to the suffering of people just beyond their doorstep

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • greed
  • avarice
  • greediness
  • rapaciousness
  • rapacity
  • acquisitiveness
  • cupidity
  • covetousness
  • desire
  • avidity
  • thirst
  • appetite
  • hunger
  • avidness
  • materialism
  • mercenariness
  • graspingness
  • possessiveness
  • commercialism
  • selfishness
  • lust
  • gluttony
  • craving
  • longing
  • egoism
  • egotism
  • voracity
  • ravenousness
  • passion
  • piggishness
  • gluttonousness
  • pining
  • yearning
  • self-centeredness
  • drive
  • yen
  • self-interest
  • hankering
  • itch
  • self-regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contentment
  • gratification
  • satisfaction
  • generosity
  • magnanimity
  • fulfilment
  • liberality
  • fulfillment
  • unselfishness
  • altruism
  • largess
  • largesse
  • charity
  • bountifulness
  • selflessness
  • generousness
  • bounty
  • bounteousness
  • openheartedness
  • openhandedness
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