Meaning & use
avarice
Extreme and insatiable greed for wealth or material possessions beyond one's needs.
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The novel's villain is driven entirely by avarice, betraying friends for profit.
Critics accused the company's leadership of avarice after the layoffs and record bonuses.
A note on using this word
Avarice is a formal, often literary word, and it is traditionally listed among the seven deadly sins in Christian moral tradition.
Words with a similar meaning
greedcovetousness
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