avariciousness

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noungreed

Synonyms for avariciousness

noun greed

Antonyms for avariciousness

generosity

covetousness

noun. avarice

Word Origin & History

late 15c., from Old French avaricios "greedy, covetous" (Modern French avaricieux), from avarice (see avarice). An Old English word for it was feoh-georn. Related: Avariciously; avariciousness.

Example Sentences foravariciousness

He was money-mad–his avariciousness had been already well displayed.

The avariciousness of the household yielded to the demands of religion.

The elder daughter is killed by a cobra-bite because of her avariciousness.

He may take His departure, and we may receive in our hearts the spirit of avariciousness and selfishness.

He has done much from motives of avarice; he will now be aware of the destructive effect of all avariciousness.

His avariciousness, except in certain things, passed all belief.

The prize was one likely to excite the envy of those disposed to avariciousness.

avariciousness

Synonyms for avariciousness

Antonyms for avariciousness

covetousness

cupidity

frugality

avariciousness

Synonyms for avariciousness

Antonyms for avariciousness

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