Meaning & use

avarice

noun·Advanced

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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