avaricious — having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈvɛrɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 탐욕스러운, 욕심 많은
Korean pronunciation: 어**베**어리셔스
Example Sentences
- My avaricious uncle counts his money every night like it's his bedtime story.
- The avaricious dragon in the fairy tale refused to share even a single gold coin.
- She became so avaricious that she started charging her own children for hugs.
avaricious
ADJECTIVE//əˈvɛrɪʃəs//
having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Extreme greed for wealth and possessions
The avaricious man grows suspicious, his mood capricious
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'avarus' meaning greedy or covetous, derived from 'avere' meaning to crave or desire. The suffix '-icious' is a variant of '-ous' used to form adjectives.
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📝Examples
“My avaricious uncle counts his money every night like it's his bedtime story.”
“The avaricious dragon in the fairy tale refused to share even a single gold coin.”
“She became so avaricious that she started charging her own children for hugs.”
“The avaricious landlord raised the rent three times in one year.”
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