adj
avaricious
Avaricious (adj) means Extremely greedy for money or possessions.
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Extremely greedy for money or possessions.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English avaricious, which developed from Old French avaricieux, from avarice, from Latin avaritia, meaning “greed”, from avarus, “greedy”, itself from avere, “crave, long for”.
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What is the meaning of avaricious?
"avaricious" (adj) means extremely greedy for money or possessions.
What is another word for avaricious?
Other words for "avaricious" include greedy, prehensile, covetous, grasping, grabby.
What is the opposite of avaricious?
The opposite of "avaricious" is liberal.
