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covetous vs avaricious

avaricious vs covetous

covetous and avaricious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
covetous No Yes No No
avaricious No Yes No No
As adjectives, covetous and avaricious are synonyms defined as:
  • covetous and avaricious: immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Other synonyms of covetous include grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile.
covetous (adjective) avaricious (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Difference between covetous and avaricious

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