Avaricious and Restrained
Opposite meaning words
Avaricious
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
Restrained is an antonym for avaricious.
Nearby Word: avarice
Restrained
Restrained adjective - Not excessively showy.
Avaricious is an antonym for restrained.
Nearby Words: restraint, restraining
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