English Explanatory Dictionary

open-handed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Done with the hand open rather than clenched
  2. Liberal and generous.
  3. Frank, honest, and tolerant.
  4. Characterized by looseness and fullness.
adv
  1. With an open hand or hands.
  2. Generously.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of open-hand

Word forms

open-handed more open-handed most open-handed openhanded

Etymology

From open + handed.

Synonyms

charitable frolic munificent fouthy free generous giftful giving goodwilly handsome jannock liberal open-handed forthright straightforward open-minded earnest fair dinkum upfront foursquare frank genuine honest legitimate on the level on the up-and-up square straight straight dinkum true truthful trustworthy up front veracious veridical avuncular broad-minded catholic forbearing indulgent latitudinarian laissez faire lenient permissible permissive sufferable tolerant

Derived words

open-handedly open-handedness
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