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- [av-uh-rish-uh s]
- /ˌæv əˈrɪʃ əs/
- /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [av-uh-rish-uh s]
- /ˌæv əˈrɪʃ əs/
Definitions of avaricious word
- adjective avaricious An avaricious person is very greedy for money or possessions. 3
- adjective avaricious full of avarice; greedy for riches 3
- adjective avaricious characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous. 1
- noun avaricious Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. 1
- adjective avaricious greedy 1
- adjective avaricious Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property. 0
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Origin of avaricious
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at avarice, -ious
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Parts of speech for Avaricious
noun
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avaricious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avaricious
adj avaricious
- covetous — A covetous person has a strong desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person.
- gluttonous — tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.
- predatory — Zoology. preying upon other organisms for food.
- rapacious — given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
- selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
adjective avaricious
- grasping — greedy; avaricious: a sly, grasping man.
- acquisitive — If you describe a person or an organization as acquisitive, you do not approve of them because you think they are too concerned with getting new possessions.
- materialistic — excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth and material possessions, rather than with spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.
Antonyms for avaricious
adjective avaricious
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
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