Openhanded

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpənˌhændɪd/

Definitions of openhanded

adjective generous or liberal in giving; open-hearted or frank

Example Sentences

A1 She is very openhanded, always sharing her snacks with others.

A2 The openhanded gesture of the stranger offering to help carry her bags was a pleasant surprise.

B1 The company's openhanded approach to employee benefits has led to high job satisfaction.

B2 The openhanded donation from the wealthy philanthropist greatly helped fund the new community center.

C1 His openhanded generosity knew no bounds, as he donated large sums of money to various charities.

C2 The openhanded support of the government in providing aid to disaster-stricken areas was crucial in rebuilding the communities.

adverb in a generous or liberal manner

Example Sentences

A1 She gave money to the homeless man openhandedly.

A2 The teacher praised the student openhandedly for their hard work.

B1 The company is known for its openhanded approach to employee benefits.

B2 The politician greeted the crowd openhandedly, shaking hands with everyone.

C1 The billionaire philanthropist donated millions openhandedly to various charities.

C2 The CEO conducted business deals openhandedly, always willing to negotiate for the benefit of both parties.

Examples of openhanded in a Sentence

formal The philanthropist was known for his openhanded donations to various charitable organizations.

informal She's always so openhanded with her friends, always willing to lend a helping hand.

slang My grandma is super openhanded when it comes to giving out candy to the neighborhood kids.

figurative The coach was openhanded with praise for his players after their hard-fought victory.

Grammatical Forms of openhanded

past tense

openedhanded

plural

openhanded

comparative

more openhanded

superlative

most openhanded

present tense

openhanded

future tense

will openhand

perfect tense

have openhanded

continuous tense

is openhanding

singular

openhanded

positive degree

openhanded

infinitive

to openhand

gerund

openhanding

participle

openhanded

Origin and Evolution of openhanded

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'openhanded' originated from Middle English, where 'open' meant generous or liberal, and 'handed' referred to the act of giving with the hand.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'openhanded' has retained its original meaning of being generous or liberal in giving, but it is now more commonly used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is generous or magnanimous in their actions or demeanor.