Openhanded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌō-pən-ˈhan-dəd/ open·hand·ed

Meaning & Definition of Openhanded

Openhanded (adjective)

  1. generous, munificent

Openhanded (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

    "in the aftermath of the disaster, many people were exceptionally openhanded with their donations to charity"

    similar: bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting
    related: extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic
    opposite: cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal (archaic), mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    near: mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, stinting, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Openhanded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Openhanded:

bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Openhanded

Words with the opposite meaning of Openhanded:

cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous

Related Words for Openhanded

extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic

Near Antonyms of Openhanded

mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Word Forms of Openhanded

Derived words: openhandedly (adverb), openhandedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Openhanded

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Openhanded

What does "Openhanded" mean?

"Openhanded" means generous, munificent. As an adjective, it is defined as: generous, munificent.

What is another word for "Openhanded"?

Other words for "Openhanded" include bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted and fulsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Openhanded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Openhanded"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Openhanded". Common alternatives include bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous and liberal.

What is the opposite of "Openhanded"?

Antonyms of "Openhanded" include cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly and parsimonious. Near antonyms include mean, petty, small and frugal.

How do you use "Openhanded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Openhanded" in a sentence: "in the aftermath of the disaster, many people were exceptionally openhanded with their donations to charity".

Is "Openhanded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Openhanded" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Openhanded"?

"Openhanded" is pronounced /ˌō-pən-ˈhan-dəd/ and divided into syllables as open·hand·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Openhanded"?

First known use: 1593.