free-handed

He gave a free-handed donation to the local animal shelter.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Generous or liberal in giving: "free-handed" describes a person who gives freely, without restraint or hesitation, often in terms of money, gifts, or assistance.
   • Characterized by open-handedness: It implies a willingness to share resources or extend help without expecting something in return.

Usage Examples

• (Generously giving money to charitable causes.)
• (Liberal and generous in hospitality.)

Advanced Usage

• "free-handed with praise": to be lavish or generous in expressing approval or compliments.

  • The manager was free-handed with praise for the team's hard work. (The manager gave many compliments generously.)

• "free-handed in spending": to spend money without careful restraint.

  • His free-handed approach to shopping left him with little savings. (He spent money too liberally.)

Variants and Related Words

• Freehand (adj/adv): done without the use of mechanical aids or guides, especially in drawing.

  • She drew a freehand sketch of the landscape. (She drew it by hand without rulers or tools.)
  • He painted freehand, without any stencils. (He painted without guides.)

• Freehandedness (n): the quality of being generous or liberal.

  • Her freehandedness with gifts made her popular among friends. (Her generosity made her well-liked.)

Synonyms

• Generous: willing to give more than is usual or expected.
• Liberal: given or giving freely and abundantly.
• Open-handed: showing generosity; giving freely.
• Bountiful: giving generously; abundant.

Related Idioms

• "With an open hand": in a generous manner.

  • He gave to the poor with an open hand. (He gave generously and without reservation.)

• "To be free with one's money": to spend or give money easily and generously.

  • She is free with her money, always treating friends to dinner. (She is generous with her finances.)