Full-handed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Full-handed is an adjective meaning Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.
Meaning
Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.
More Meanings
- Wealthy, having all that is needed.
- Enthusiastic and generous.
- Using the palm of the hand or broad gestures.
- Having people that fill all positions.
- Complete; fully qualified or fully equipped.
- With full hands; bearing valuables or gifts.
- As a wealthy person, having all that is needed.
Example Sentences
Have we not the theatre, its triumphs, and full-handed thunders of applause?
Had it so been, then for sure the robber had not got off full-handed or without a fight for it.
Which cast it, that large infidel Your Omar; and your Omar drew Full-handed plaudits from our best
By night we'll all be back at this spot, full-handed or empty-handed, as it may be, but full-handed, I hope.
Word Forms
- fullhanded
Antonyms for full-handed
Common opposites include empty-handed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include full, large-handed, fullhanded, loaded, wide-handed, freighted.
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