Meaning of the word avarice in English
What does avarice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
avarice
US /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪs/
UK /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Noun
an extremely strong wish to get or keep money or possessions:
Example:
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Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice (= an extremely large amount of money).