openhandedly
5.1
In a generous way, without holding back
- adverb
- /ˌoʊpənˈhændɪdli/
- He spoke openhandedly, sharing his thoughts and feelings without hesitation.
Examples
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The philanthropist openhandedly donated money to various charities.
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Write what you have to say, openhandedly.
Academic text (2016) -
She shared her resources openhandedly with those in need.
Synonyms
generously
vsopenhandedly
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
In a generous way that gives a lot
focuses on personally giving to others rather than general abundance or use
unreservedly
vsopenhandedly
Completely and without holding back
is about giving freely rather than only being openly unhesitant
expansively
vsopenhandedly
In an open, warm, and excited way
focuses on giving to others rather than broad scope or expressive enthusiasm
unstintingly
vsopenhandedly
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
How Generous
Surface Forms
openhandedly positive
Morphology
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'.