Open-handed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Open-handed is an adjective meaning Done with the hand open rather than clenched.
Meaning
Done with the hand open rather than clenched.
More Meanings
- Liberal and generous.
- Frank, honest, and tolerant.
- Characterized by looseness and fullness.
- With an open hand or hands.
- Generously.
- simple past and past participle of open-hand
Example Sentences
"I'll do the old gorilla the justice to say that he is open-handed with money."
Despite Gustavus' open-handed dealing, many princes of Europe did not trust him.
She sat there for more than three hours, as sheet after sheet became covered with her open-handed writing.
Hitters use the open-handed tip to try to softly place the ball over the blockers or into other open areas of the opponent's court.
Word Forms
- openhanded
Synonyms for open-handed
Depending on context, synonyms include charitable, frolic, munificent, fouthy, free, generous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bountiful, generous, openhanded, free-handed, freehanded, barehand.
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