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avariciously

av·a·ri·cious
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [av-uh-rish-uh s]
    • /ˌæv əˈrɪʃ əs/
    • /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [av-uh-rish-uh s]
    • /ˌæv əˈrɪʃ əs/

Definitions of avariciously word

  • adjective avariciously characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous. 1
  • noun avariciously In a greedy or self-serving manner. 1
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Origin of avariciously

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 Avariciously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Avariciously

avariciously 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for avariciously

adverb avariciously

  • acquisitively — In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.
  • greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
  • covetously — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
  • materialistically — excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth and material possessions, rather than with spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.
  • grasping — greedy; avaricious: a sly, grasping man.
All 5 Synonyms of avariciously

Antonyms for avariciously

adverb avariciously

  • generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
Just one Antonym for avariciously

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