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openhandedly

openhandedly

5.1
In a generous way, without holding back
  • adverb
  • /ˌoʊpənˈhændɪdli/
translation icon : generosamente
  • He spoke openhandedly, sharing his thoughts and feelings without hesitation.

Examples

  • The philanthropist openhandedly donated money to various charities.

  • Write what you have to say, openhandedly.

    Academic text (2016)
  • She shared her resources openhandedly with those in need.

Synonyms

generously
vsopenhandedly
49 2.0

In a way that gives more money or help than expected

is broader, covering open giving in many situations not just money or time
liberally
vsopenhandedly
10 3.9

In a generous way that gives a lot

focuses on personally giving to others rather than general abundance or use
unreservedly
vsopenhandedly
3 7.1

Completely and without holding back

is about giving freely rather than only being openly unhesitant
expansively
vsopenhandedly
3 5.1

In an open, warm, and excited way

focuses on giving to others rather than broad scope or expressive enthusiasm
unstintingly
vsopenhandedly
1 8.5

In a very generous way without holding back

is a general giving way rather than extreme, unrestricted giving
ungrudgingly
vsopenhandedly
7.2

To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry

is about open giving without saying anything about the giver's feelings

Antonyms

18 3.4

Acting in a way that helps only yourself and not others

How Generous

lavishly
11 5.6
liberally
10 3.9
openhandedly
5.1
charitably
5 3.9
kindly
11 1.0

Surface Forms

openhandedly positive

Morphology

openhandedly = open-handed (transparent) = open + hand + ed + ly

Formed from the adjective 'open-handed' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the sense 'generous' follows directly from the compound.

Etymology

Openhandedly comes from the image of an open hand ready to give to others. So to act openhandedly is to give freely or to be 'generous'.