Synonyms of cupidity

cupidity

noun

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greed
• avarice
• rapacity
• greediness
• acquisitiveness
• avariciousness
• rapaciousness
• desire
• covetousness
• avidity
• thirst
• appetite
• hunger
• avidness
• mercenariness
• materialism
• possessiveness
• lust
• craving
• graspingness
• longing
• commercialism
• gluttony
• passion
• selfishness
• egoism
• voracity
• egotism
• yearning
• self-interest
• yen
• ravenousness
• itch
• drive
• hankering
• pining
• piggishness
• gluttonousness
• self-centeredness
• self-regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• gratification
• contentment
• fulfilment
• fulfillment
• generosity
• liberality
• magnanimity
• unselfishness
• charity
• bounty
• largess
• largesse
• altruism
• selflessness
• bountifulness
• generousness
• bounteousness
• openheartedness
• openhandedness

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• satisfaction
• gratification
• contentment
• fulfilment
• fulfillment
• generosity
• liberality
• magnanimity
• unselfishness
• charity
• bounty
• largess
• largesse
• altruism
• selflessness
• bountifulness
• generousness
• bounteousness
• openheartedness
• openhandedness

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