open-handed

She gave an open-handed donation to the local animal shelter.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Generous: "Open-handed" describes a person who gives freely and liberally, without reluctance or expectation of return.
   • Characterized by generosity: Refers to actions or gestures that are marked by lavish giving or hospitality.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She is known for her open-handed support of local charities. (She gives generously to charitable causes.)
  • The open-handed welcome made us feel at home immediately. (The generous reception was warm and inviting.)
  • His open-handed donation helped build the new community center. (His large gift funded the construction.)

Advanced Usage

• "open-handedness": the quality of being generous.

  • Her open-handedness during the crisis earned her widespread respect. (Her generous nature was admired.)

• "open-handed gesture": an act of giving or sharing without reserve.

  • Offering free meals to the homeless was an open-handed gesture of kindness. (A generous act of charity.)

Variants and Related Words

• Open-handedness (noun): the state or quality of being generous.
  • The open-handedness of the villagers amazed the travelers. (The villagers' generosity was surprising.)

Synonyms

• Generous: willing to give more than is expected.
• Liberal: given or giving freely and abundantly.
• Munificent: extremely generous (more formal).
• Bountiful: giving generously, often in large amounts.

Antonyms

• Stingy: unwilling to give or spend.
• Miserly: excessively reluctant to part with money.

Related Idioms

• With an open hand: in a generous or liberal manner.

  • They welcomed strangers with an open hand. (They were very hospitable.)

• Open-handed giving: the act of donating freely.

  • The festival encouraged open-handed giving to the poor. (Generous donations were promoted.)