avaricious

(ăv'ə-rĭsh'əs)
adj.
Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy.

avariciously av'a·ri'cious·ly adv.
avariciousness av'a·ri'cious·ness n.

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adjective

Having a strong urge to obtain or possess something, especially material wealth, in quantity: acquisitive, avid, covetous, grasping, greedy, hungry. Informal grabby. See desire, give/take/reciprocity.

IN BRIEF: Characterized by greed.

Mr. Pennypacker's avaricious appetite couldn't be contained.

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For a list of words related to avaricious, see:

• Excessive, Mad, Insane, or Radical
• Troublesome, Negative, Irresponsible, or Unpleasant

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