avaricious
/ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/adjective
उच्चारण ऐवरिशस
लालची, धन-लोलुप, लोभी
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adjective
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formal, disapproving
having an extreme desire for wealth
लालची, धन-लोलुप, लोभी
- The avaricious landlord raised the rent every six months.
- an avaricious eye on his neighbour's land
- The avaricious merchant refused to give anything to the poor.
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- His avaricious nature made him count every coin twice.
- They were an avaricious family, always seeking more land and money.
Synonyms greedy grasping covetous
Opposite generous unselfish charitable
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avarice nounavariciously adv.
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av·a·ri·cious
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A person greedy for wealth is avaricious or a miser if he also refuses to spend.
'धन का लालची' avaricious है, और अगर वह खर्च भी न करे तो miser।