avarice — extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈævərɪs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's avarice was so extreme that he charged employees for using the office bathroom.
- Wall Street's avarice contributed to the financial crisis of 2008.
- Her grandmother's avarice was legendary - she once fought a child over a penny on the sidewalk.
avarice
NOUN[/ˈævərɪs/]
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
His avarice made him choose gold over friendship.
The merchant's avarice grew as he counted every gold coin. (💰 Money + 🫴 Grab More → Avarice)
His avarice ruined the inheritance because he refused every sacrifice.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'avarus' meaning greedy or covetous, which comes from 'avere' meaning to crave or desire eagerly. In ancient Rome, this term described those consumed by greed for gold and wealth.
Breakdown
av- (to crave, desire) + -ar- (characteristic of) + -ice (noun suffix indicating state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's avarice was so extreme that he charged employees for using the office bathroom.”
“Wall Street's avarice contributed to the financial crisis of 2008.”
“Her grandmother's avarice was legendary - she once fought a child over a penny on the sidewalk.”
“The novel explores themes of avarice and moral corruption in modern society.”
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