English Explanatory Dictionary

full-handed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.
  2. Wealthy, having all that is needed.
  3. Enthusiastic and generous.
  4. Using the palm of the hand or broad gestures.
  5. Having people that fill all positions.
  6. Complete; fully qualified or fully equipped.
adv
  1. With full hands; bearing valuables or gifts.
  2. As a wealthy person, having all that is needed.
  3. Generously and whole-heartedly.
  4. With the entire hand.
  5. Fully staffed or with all positions filled.
  6. In a complete and fully-formed manner.

Word forms

full-handed more full-handed most full-handed fullhanded

Etymology

From full + handed.

Antonyms

empty-handed

Derived words

full-handedly full-handedness
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