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Openhanded

Done with the hand open rather than clenched

📖 Definitions of "Openhanded"

adjective
  1. 1

    Done with the hand open rather than clenched

  2. 2

    Liberal and generous.

  3. 3

    Frank, honest, and tolerant.

  4. 4

    Characterized by looseness and fullness.

adverb
  1. 1

    With an open hand or hands.

  2. 2

    Generously.

verb
  1. 1

    To hit with an open hand.

  2. 2

    (only in the form "openhand it") To be openhanded.

🔄 Synonyms of "Openhanded"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
bignounOf great size, large.
generousWilling to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
handsomeverbHaving a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
bountifulHaving a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
bounteous(of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
givingverbHaving the tendency to give; generous.
bigheartedNoble, kind and generous.
freehandedOpenhanded; generous.
liberalnounWidely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Openhanded"

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WordDefinition
freehandedOpenhanded; generous.
bountifulHaving a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
bounteous(of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
bigOf great size, large.
givingHaving the tendency to give; generous.
bigheartedNoble, kind and generous.
handsomeHaving a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
generousWilling to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
liberalWidely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.
fullhandedAlternative form of full-handed.
free-handedAlternative form of freehanded (generous). [Openhanded; generous.]
over-handedAlternative spelling of overhanded. [Overhand.]
lighthandedAlternative form of light-handed.
halfopenAlternative form of half-open. [partially open; ajar]
openheartedAlternative form of open-hearted. [Frank and candidly straightforward]
openmindedAlternative spelling of open-minded. [Willing to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.]
open-doorAlternative form of open door. [Providing or establishing an open door.]
on-handAlternative spelling of on hand.
crosshandednounAlternative form of cross-handed. [Done with hands or forearms crossed over each other.]
brokenhandedAlternative form of broken-handed. [Having a hand that is broken.]

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