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/ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ · a.var.ish.us
adjective
- Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property. The avaricious investor made a fortune by buying and selling stocks.
- Excessively desirous of wealth or material gain, often to the point of being considered immoral. The avaricious politician was accused of accepting bribes in exchange for favors.
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Did you know? The word 'avaricious' has been used to describe characters in literature, such as the avaricious character of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'.