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cupidity

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an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

reports of great treasure in the Indies inflamed the cupidity of Columbus's crew

Synonyms for cupidity

acquisitiveness,
avarice,
avariciousness,
avidity,
avidness,
covetousness,
graspingness,
greed,
greediness,
mercenariness,
rapaciousness,
rapacity

Words Related to cupidity

commercialism,
materialism,
possessiveness

gluttonousness,
gluttony,
piggishness

appetite,
craving,
desire,
drive,
hankering,
hunger,
itch,
longing,
lust,
passion,
pining,
ravenousness,
thirst,
voracity,
yearning,
yen

egoism,
egotism,
self-centeredness,
self-interest,
selfishness,
self-regard

Near Antonyms for cupidity

contentment,
fulfillment
(or fulfilment),
gratification,
satisfaction

bounteousness,
bountifulness,
bounty,
charity,
generosity,
generousness,
largesse
(also largess),
liberality,
magnanimity,
openhandedness,
openheartedness,
unselfishness

altruism,
selflessness

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“Cupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupidity. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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