openhanded
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Generous, giving freely: Characterized by a willingness to give money, help, or time liberally and without hesitation.
Usage and Examples
The adjective "openhanded" describes a person or their actions as being very generous. * He is known as an openhanded benefactor to local charities. * Her openhanded support made the entire project possible. * They thanked him for his openhanded hospitality.
Advanced Usage
- In a comparative or superlative form: Used to compare levels of generosity.
- Of the two donors, she was the more openhanded.
- Their openhandedest contributions came during the crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Openhandedly (adverb): In a generous manner.
- He gave openhandedly to those in need.
- Openhandedness (noun): The quality of being generous.
- The community relied on his openhandedness.
Synonyms
- Generous
- Liberal
- Munificent
- Bountiful
- Freehanded
Antonyms
- Stingy
- Miserly
- Tightfisted
- Parsimonious
Adjective
- given or giving freely
- was a big tipper
- the bounteous goodness of God
- bountiful compliments
- a freehanded host
- a handsome allowance
- Saturday's child is loving and giving
- a liberal backer of the arts
- a munificent gift
- her fond and openhanded grandfather