avarice
6 synonyms and 3 antonyms for avarice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use avarice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pure avarice
driven by avarice
A fairly formal or literary word — everyday speech usually just says "greed."
Etymology
From Old French avarice, from Latin avaritia, from avarus, "greedy."
Full origin of avarice →Frequently asked questions
What does “avarice” mean?
The word “avarice” means an excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions. In plain terms, greed for money or wealth, stronger and more literary than the everyday word "greed.".
How do you pronounce “avarice”?
“Avarice” is pronounced A-vuh-rihs (/ˈævəɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “avarice” in a sentence?
Here is “avarice” used in a sentence: “His avarice led him to cheat his own business partners.”
What is another word for “avarice”?
Words with a similar meaning to “avarice” include avariciousness.
What part of speech is “avarice”?
“Avarice” is a noun.
Where does the word “avarice” come from?
The word “avarice” comes from Latin. From Old French avarice, from Latin avaritia, from avarus, "greedy.".
