Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for avarice. Search instead for avaritia.
Definitions

avarice

[av-er-is] / ˈæv ər ɪs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The death of a British teen reveals a bizarre tale of avarice and deception.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

Hollywood, we all know, is tanking — what with AI, strikes, streaming, high L.A. costs of everything, talent drain, avarice, you name it.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

Bondi has made a career of poor decisions, questionable actions and unbridled avarice that makes Cruella de Vil look like Barbie.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2025

It would, no doubt, make them wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice.

From Seattle Times Dec. 7, 2022

Then she rose again, brazen with her various sins—pride, gluttony, avarice, uncooperativeness—and for each she paid with a life.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




Vocabulary lists containing avarice


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training