Avarice
Avarice noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Usage example: the bank official's embezzlement was motivated by pure avarice
Nearby Word: avaricious
Generosity
Generosity noun - The quality or state of being generous.
Avarice is an antonym for generosity.
Nearby Words: generous, generously
How words are described
| human | human avarice | human generosity |
| simple | simple avarice | simple generosity |
| great | great avarice | great generosity |
| unparalleled | unparalleled avarice | unparalleled generosity |
Cite this Source
Generosity and Avarice. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avarice/generosity
Avarice & Generosity. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/avarice/generosity>.
Generosity or Avarice. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/avarice/generosity.
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