Definition of Avaricious

desirous of wealth or advancement

Examples of Avaricious in a sentence

Since Tiffany was an avaricious reader, her reading level was at 12th grade level even though she was still in 4th grade.  🔊

Even though the king had all the riches in his kingdom, this avaricious leader always wanted more.  🔊

After receiving a bill for millions of dollars, the avaricious lawyer would charge as much as possible to his needy clients.  🔊

The avaricious student was completing her fourth college degree so that her skills would be well above the other candidates’ skills for any job.  🔊

The avaricious banker would decrease the interest in the bank members’ savings accounts so that he could pocket the extra money.  🔊

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