openhanded
Use Openhanded in a sentence
pənˈhæn adjective
generous; liberal: openhanded hospitality.
Related forms
o·pen·hand·ed·ly, adverb
o·pen·hand·ed·ness, noun
Synonyms
magnanimous, bountiful, lavish, unstinting.
magnanimous, bountiful, lavish, unstinting.
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| openhanded | |
adjective | |
| given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather" [syn: big] |
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Openhanded
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example sentences
It is good to be generous, but people cannot expect you to be openhanded without offering something in return.
Be openhanded with salt and butter but stingy with milk, which will flatten out the bright, earthy potato taste.
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