Avaricious (adjective)

Having or showing an excessive desire for wealth or material gain.

Origin:

From latin avārīcius, from avāritia (greed, avarice).

Examples:

1. She was an avaricious woman who never seemed satisfied with what she had.
2. He was an avaricious businessman who always wanted more money.
3. The avaricious king hoarded all the gold and jewels for himself.
4. The avaricious bank president embezzled millions of dollars.
5. The avaricious investor always wanted to buy more stocks at a lower price.