Avaricious

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈvɑɹiˈˌsiˌaɪoʊˈəs/

Avaricious (adj)

  1. Wanting more money or possessions than you need, and not willing to share.
  2. Showing strong desire to get wealth or benefits, often in a way that seems unfair.

Avaricious (adjective)

Examples

  • He is greedy for money, so he never shares fairly.
  • The landlord is greedy for money, raising rent every year.