adverb
- in a greedy manner, especially for wealth or material possessions
Examples
- The businessman avariciously hoarded his profits instead of sharing them with employees.
- She avariciously collected rare coins, never satisfied with her growing collection.
- The landlord avariciously raised rents whenever possible.
- He avariciously eyed his neighbor’s expensive car.
- The company avariciously pursued every opportunity to cut costs.
- She avariciously guarded her inheritance from family members.