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Cupidity
Greed for wealth or possessions; an insatiable desire for money or property.
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Imagine This
Once upon a time, there was a very greedy and wicked man who asked Cupid to lead him to those old, but rich, single women. It is stupidity to gain all the wealth in the world but lose your life.
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Sounds Like
kyoo-PID-i-tee
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Looks Like
Cupid (the Roman god of love) and stupidity
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Remember This
Cupidity derives from Latin cupiditas 'desire, longing'; remember that the root cupere means 'to desire'.
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Other Forms
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Connect With
greed, avarice, covetousness, rapacity, acquisitiveness
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Note
Cupidity refers specifically to greed for money or possessions, not mere liking. It is often used in literary contexts to critique avaricious characters.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- Her cupidity led her to manipulate every financial deal for personal gain.
- The tycoon's cupidity blinded him to ethical concerns and caused his downfall.
Synonyms
greedavaricecovetousnessrapacityacquisitiveness
Antonyms
generosityaltruismphilanthropy
Etymology
From Latin cupiditas 'desire, longing', from cupere 'to desire'.
Mnemonic
CUPID-ITY: Picture Cupid trading his love for cash; cupidity is an eager desire for wealth.
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