avarice

noun
UK: /ˈævərɪs/
US: /ˈævərɪs/

  1. Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

    1. His avarice led him to steal money. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's avarice drove them to exploit their workers, ignoring ethical concerns. [ ] [ ]

  2. Excessive desire to accumulate riches; cupidity.

    1. Avarice made him a very unhappy man. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fueled by avarice, he engaged in risky financial schemes that eventually ruined him. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

greed cupidity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "avarice" in English means: Extreme greed for wealth or material gain., Excessive desire to accumulate riches; cupidity..

The phonetic transcription of "avarice" is /ˈævərɪs/ in British English and /ˈævərɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "avarice": greed, cupidity.

Example usage of "avarice": "His avarice led him to steal money.". More examples on the page.