OPENHANDED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

openhanded

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈhan-dəd

Definition of openhanded

as in generous

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation in the aftermath of the disaster, many people were exceptionally openhanded with their donations to charity

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Recent Examples of openhanded After the Democrat prominently backed Vice President Kamala Harris for president during the campaign, Polis has adopted a more openhanded posture toward the incoming Republican administration. — Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025 The price tag for the expansion is $450 million, more than $200 million of which comes from the estate of David Rockefeller, MoMA’s most openhanded donor, who died in 2017 at age 101. — Terry Teachout, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2019

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The 87 does, however, introduce a fresh onboard layout to the line, with a beam of 39 feet creating generous living quarters.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The cover lifts up and back, exposing the build platform, resin tank, and vertical motion system with generous access from the front and sides.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of generous

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The cast and crew filmed a charity auction scene to put the spotlight on Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
For a business leader in a similar position with resources available to them, the starting point for corporate charitable giving is understanding what the nonprofit organization needs and where the business can contribute effectively.

— Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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