Cupidity vs. Cupid

Extreme greed, especially for wealth.

A passionate desire; love.

Eager or inordinate desire, especially for wealth; greed of gain; avarice; covetousness

Example: ‘With the feelings of political distrust were mingled those of cupidity and envy, as the Spaniard saw the fairest provinces of the south still in the hands of the accursed race of Ishmael.’;

extreme greed for material wealth

A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.

The god of love, son of Venus; usually represented as a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow.

Example: ‘Pretty dimpled boys, like smiling cupids.’;

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupīdō [kʊˈpiːdoː], meaning ) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars.

Example: ‘passionate desire’;