• An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness
    after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.


    Avarice meaning & definition 1 of Avarice.


  • Excessive greed. Characters marked by [avarice] know [no limit] to levels of lavish accesories. Syn: [Cupidity].

    Avarice meaning & definition 2 of Avarice.


  • [Greed]/Avarice (Latin, cupiditia/avaritia) Greed is, like Lust and [Gluttony], a sin of excess. However, Greed particularly applies to the acquisition of wealth.
    Avarice is the term that can describe all forms of sinful behaviour. These include
    -disloyalty,
    -deliberate betrayal, or
    -treason, especially for personal gain, as when someone lets themselves be bribed.
    -Scavenging and [hoarding] of materials or objects,
    -theft and robbery, especially by violence,
    -trickery, or
    -manipulation of authority are all actions that are inspired by [greed]. Such misdeeds include [Simony], where the [sinner] feels the urge to make money by selling things within the confines of the church.

    Avarice meaning & definition 3 of Avarice.


  • [Avarice] is [reprehensible] acquisitiveness, excessive and insatiable desire to acquire or possess more wealth, riches or [material gain] than one needs or deserves. In other words, [avarice] is the highest level of greed or greediness. -Emeasoba George

    Avarice meaning & definition 4 of Avarice.


  • [Ava] is the latin word for [flying].
    Ava-rice = flying [rice]

    Avarice meaning & definition 5 of Avarice.


  • Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

    Avarice meaning & definition 6 of Avarice.


  • an extremely strong wish to get or keep money or possessions:

    Avarice meaning & definition 7 of Avarice.

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