noun
avarice
AV-uh-ris/ˈævərɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Her avarice drives her to reach for more treasure while clutching a heap.
Etymology
Latin avaritia named excessive desire and came from a verb meaning “crave.” English once applied avarice to knowledge, glory, and power too, but its usual meaning narrowed to overwhelming greed for wealth.
In context
the pursuit of wealth and power can lead to Greed exploitation and inequality and that's why it's not really surprising that a demon such as Mamon exists to remind us of human avarice
More examples
- The story portrays avarice as a source of lasting misery.
- She accused the landlord of avarice after another steep rent increase.
- No amount of profit seemed to satisfy his avarice.
Forms
avaricious adjective — Extremely greedy for money or material gain.
Similar words
- greed
- Can concern food, power, or other desires beyond material wealth.
- covetousness
- Emphasizes wanting possessions, especially those belonging to others.