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The word avariciously often functions as an adverb that imbues a character’s actions or gaze with a palpable sense of greed or covetous desire. In many narratives, authors employ it to describe the way characters look at money, possessions, or even people—as when a character’s eyes gleam with longing when regarding an object of value [1] or when a speaker declares their intent with greedy undertones [2]. It is used not only to highlight overt acquisitiveness, as in a character clutching an object like a miser guarding gold [3], but also to subtly color interactions and internal reflections, portraying a broader inner yearning for more, whether that be material wealth or emotional satisfaction [4]. Such usage underscores how the characters’ physical actions and verbal expressions are charged with an acute sense of desire and self-interest [5][6].
  1. The farmer's eyes gleamed avariciously as Walton took the watch from his pocket and extended it to him.
    — from The Redemption of Kenneth Galt by Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben
  2. "I wouldn't care much who got the honor, so long as I got first prize," said Jimmy, avariciously.
    — from The Radio Boys' First Wireless; Or, Winning the Ferberton Prize by Allen Chapman
  3. He clutched it avariciously, looked at it as a miser looks at gold, and thrust it into his shirt bosom.
    — from Love of Life, and Other Stories by Jack London
  4. As I stood there I dwelt avariciously upon thought of possession.
    — from Thomas Hardy's Dorset by R. Thurston (Robert Thurston) Hopkins
  5. "What's that?" asked the Major avariciously.
    — from The Mandarin's Fan by Fergus Hume
  6. "Think--ten thousand." "Great Scot!" cried Clarence avariciously, "wish I could trade."
    — from The Mandarin's Fan by Fergus Hume

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