Pronunciation: /əˈvɛrɪʃəs/
adjective having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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.
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.
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