Avaricious and Charitable

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Avaricious adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

Usage example: an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars

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Charitable is an antonym for avaricious.

Nearby Word: avarice

Charitable adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

Usage example: a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it

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Avaricious is an antonym for charitable.

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