Avaricious

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Pronunciation: /əˈvɛrɪʃəs/

Definitions of avaricious

adjective having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example Sentences

A1 The avaricious man always wanted more money and never shared with others.

A2 She was known for her avaricious behavior, always hoarding things for herself.

B1 The avaricious businessman would do anything to increase his profits, even if it meant cutting corners.

B2 The avaricious CEO was willing to sacrifice the well-being of his employees in order to boost company profits.

C1 Her avaricious nature led to her downfall as she was eventually caught embezzling funds from the company.

C2 The avaricious tycoon's insatiable greed knew no bounds, leading to numerous unethical business practices.

Examples of avaricious in a Sentence

formal The avaricious businessman was always looking for ways to increase his profits.

informal She's so avaricious, always trying to get more than she deserves.

slang That guy is a real money-grabber, so avaricious.

figurative His avaricious appetite for power knew no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of avaricious

past tense

avaricioused

plural

avariciouses

comparative

more avaricious

superlative

most avaricious

present tense

avariciouses

future tense

will be avaricious

perfect tense

have been avaricious

continuous tense

is being avaricious

singular

avaricious

positive degree

avaricious

infinitive

to be avaricious

gerund

avariciousing

participle

avaricioused

Origin and Evolution of avaricious

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'avaricious' originated from the Latin word 'avaritia', which means 'greed'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'avaricious' has retained its original meaning of extreme greed or desire for wealth, and is commonly used to describe individuals who are excessively materialistic or money-hungry.