openhanded

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openhanded

Her fond and openhanded grandfather gives her a generous gift.

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
openhanded

Her fond and openhanded grandfather gives her a generous gift.

Adjective
  1. 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