Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avariciousness
noun
ˌævəˈrɪʃəsnəs
Definition
A strong desire for wealth or gain; greediness.
Examples
- His avariciousness drove him to betray his closest friends for financial gain.
- The avariciousness of the company was evident in its refusal to pay fair wages to its workers.
Meaning
Avariciousness refers to an intense and selfish craving for material wealth, often leading to insatiable desires and a lack of generosity.
Synonyms
- greed
- covetousness
- avidity
- rapacity
- insatiability
