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openhandedly

openhandedly

6.5
In a way that uses the open palm to push, hit, or gesture
  • adverb
  • /ˌoʊpənˈhændɪdli/
translation icon : con la mano abierta
  • The referee warned the player after he struck his opponent openhandedly on the shoulder.

Examples

  • He waved openhandedly to greet his friends.

  • She pushed the door openhandedly, making sure not to leave any marks.

  • During the demonstration, he gestured openhandedly to show he meant no harm.

  • Did you see how he waved openhandedly?

  • He offered his help openhandedly, showing he was willing to assist anyone in need.

  • During the demonstration, she waved her hands openhandedly to illustrate her points clearly.

  • The coach clapped his hands openhandedly to encourage the players as they practiced.

Surface Forms

openhandedly positive

Morphology

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

Built from 'open-handed' (open + hand + -ed) plus '-ly', and the sense 'with the palm open' is a direct literal reading of the components.

Etymology

Openhandedly comes from doing something with an open hand, meaning your palm is open not closed. So it describes doing things 'with the palm open', for example when pushing, hitting, or making a friendly gesture.