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Avarice Definition & Meaning

avarice
noun
  1. reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  2. extreme greed for material wealth

"Avarice" in song lyrics

See how avarice is used in real songs:

  • "Hopefully the crack in his armor spreads to his avarice"
    Aesop Rock — Pigs (Bonus Track)
  • "It's Commission Music Group, and that Avarice"
    Lil' Keke — Shake Somethin
  • "1 Da Boy done linked up, with that Avarice"
    Lil' Keke f/ 1 Da Boy — Big Rims

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Frequently asked questions

What does avarice mean?
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) extreme greed for material wealth
What part of speech is avarice?
Avarice is a noun.
How many definitions does avarice have?
Avarice has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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