Avarice
Avarice noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Envy and avarice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Envy" instead a noun "Avarice".
Nearby Word: avaricious
Envy
Envy noun - A painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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His signature greatsword is even named the Blade of Envy and is described as being forged in the flames of his envy and avarice.
Source: Videogame / Salt and Sanctuary -
Seven Deadly Sins: Slaanesh's personal demesne has has six concentric rings, each one themed on, in order: avarice, gluttony, lust, envy, pride, and sloth.
Source: Tabletop Game / Black Crusade - Envy and Avarice are some of the ways Vanity shows pride.
Source: Webcomic / Bear Nuts
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