Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avarice
noun
ˈæv.ə.rɪs
Definition
A strong desire to gain and hoard wealth.
Examples
- His avarice led him to betray his friends in pursuit of riches.
- The avarice displayed by the company executives shocked the community.
Meaning
Avarice refers to an intense greed for material wealth or gain, often at the expense of ethical considerations or the needs of others.
Synonyms
- greed
- covetousness
- insatiability
- avariciousness
- materialism
