AVARICIOUSLY

avariciously, covetously, greedily

(adverb) in a greedy manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

avariciously (comparative more avariciously, superlative most avariciously)

In a greedy or self-serving manner.

Synonym: greedily

Source: Wiktionary


AVARICIOUS

Av`a*ri"cious, a. Etym: [Cf. F. avaricieux.]

Definition: Actuated by avarice; greedy of gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

Syn.

– Greedy; stingy; rapacious; griping; sordid; close.

– Avaricious, Covetous, Parsimonious, Penurious, Miserly, Niggardly. The avaricious eagerly grasp after it at the expense of others, though not of necessity with a design to save, since a man may be covetous and yet a spendthrift. The penurious, parsimonious, and miserly save money by disgraceful self-denial, and the niggardly by meanness in their dealing with others. We speak of persons as covetous in getting, avaricious in retaining, parsimonious in expending, penurious or miserly in modes of living, niggardly in dispensing.

– Av`a*ri"cious*ly, adv -- Av`a*ri"cious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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