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avarice Antonyms

Opposite of avarice

Pinning down the opposite of avarice requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An insatiable desire for wealth or material gain; extreme greed.

Usage Example

"The novel explores how unchecked corporate generosity can destroy a small community."

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generosity
philanthropy
Strong
altruism
selflessness
munificence
charity
largesse
benevolence

Similar words to avarice

Words similar to avarice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

greed
cupidity
covetousness
rapacity
acquisitiveness
greediness
miserliness
parsimony
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Avarice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/avarice
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