Avaricious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs/ av·a·ri·cious

Meaning & Definition of Avaricious

Avaricious (adjective)

  1. greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches

Avaricious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions

    "an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars"

    similar: acquisitive, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious
    related: commercialistic, materialistic, philistine, desirous, eager, itchy, lickerish, miserly, hoggish, piggish, piggy, swinish, devouring, gluttonous, gobbling, insatiable, ravenous, unquenchable, voracious, egocentric, egoistic, egotistic, self-centered, self-seeking, discontent, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied, begrudging, grudging, resentful
    near: nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, selfless, unselfish, unsparing, controlled, moderate, restrained, temperate, content, sated, satisfied

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Avaricious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Avaricious:

acquisitive, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious

Related Words for Avaricious

commercialistic, materialistic, philistine, desirous, eager, itchy, lickerish, miserly, hoggish, piggish, piggy, swinish, devouring, gluttonous, gobbling, insatiable, ravenous, unquenchable, voracious, egocentric, egoistic, egotistic, self-centered, self-seeking, discontent, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied, begrudging, grudging

Near Antonyms of Avaricious

nonmaterialistic, altruistic, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, selfless, unselfish, unsparing, controlled, moderate, restrained, temperate, content, sated, satisfied

Word Forms of Avaricious

Derived words: avariciously (adverb), avariciousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Avaricious

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Avaricious

What does "Avaricious" mean?

"Avaricious" means greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches. As an adjective, it is defined as: greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches.

What is another word for "Avaricious"?

Other words for "Avaricious" include acquisitive, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy and mercenary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Avaricious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Avaricious"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Avaricious". Common alternatives include acquisitive, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, mercenary, moneygrubbing and rapacious.

How do you use "Avaricious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Avaricious" in a sentence: "an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars".

Is "Avaricious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Avaricious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Avaricious"?

"Avaricious" is pronounced /ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs/ and divided into syllables as av·a·ri·cious.

What is the origin of the word "Avaricious"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Avaricious" meaning "having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions"?

When "Avaricious" (adjective) means having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions, synonyms include acquisitive, avid, coveting, covetous, grabby and grasping.