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Definition of avarice

avarice

/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪs/
av · a · rice
Adverb:avariciously
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Adjective:avaricious
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French avarice, from Latin avaritia ('greed'), derived from avarus ('greedy, covetous'), ultimately from avere ('to crave, long for').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avarice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avarice
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