Avaricious Meaning in English

word

US

ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs

av-uh-RISH-uhs

UK

ˌævəɹˈɪʃəs

av-uh-RISH-uhs

التعريف

Wanting to get and keep a lot of money or possessions, often more than you need; very greedy for wealth.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Avaricious' is formal and often used in literature or critiques; it is a negative trait. Common synonyms include 'greedy' and 'covetous,' but 'avaricious' specifically relates to wealth. Not often used in daily conversation.

• Spanish: avaricioso - codicioso
• Portuguese (BR): avarento - ganancioso
• Portuguese (PT): avaro - ganancioso
• Chinese (Simplified): 贪婪的 - 贪心的
• Chinese (Traditional): 貪婪的 - 貪心的
• Hindi: लालची - धनलोलुप
• Arabic: طماع - جشع
• Bengali: লোভী - লালচে
• Russian: алчный - жадный (к деньгам)
• Japanese: 貪欲な - 強欲な
• Vietnamese: tham lam
• Korean: 탐욕스러운
• Turkish: açgözlü
• Urdu: حریص
• Indonesian: serakah - tamak

جمل نموذجية

The avaricious king taxed his people heavily.

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She is known as an avaricious businesswoman.

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The avaricious landlord raised the rent again.

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Everyone in the village avoided the avaricious shopkeeper.

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Her avaricious nature destroyed many of her friendships.

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Don't be so avaricious—sometimes sharing brings more happiness.

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