Avaricious (Adjective)
Meaning
Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The avaricious businessman was notorious for his ruthless tactics in the corporate world.
- Her avaricious nature led her to accumulate wealth at the expense of her relationships and reputation.
- The avaricious politician was accused of embezzling funds meant for the community development project.
- The company's avaricious approach to profit maximization resulted in the exploitation of its workers.
- The avaricious investor was willing to take enormous risks in pursuit of astronomical returns on his investments.