Antonyms for empty-handed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : emp-tee-han-did

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd

Definition of empty-handed

As in poor : adj lacking sufficient money
As in necessitous : adj poor

Example sentences :

My service to the Prince, but I wish he had not come here so empty-handed.
Extract from : « Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 » by Mrs. Thomson

He went, however, only to return a few hours later, empty-handed.
Extract from : « The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's » by A. Mildred Cable

But game was scarce and Jack was returning to Gardiner empty-handed and disgusted.
Extract from : « Wild Animals at Home » by Ernest Thompson Seton

He was compelled to return to England as empty-handed as when he went out.
Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth

The farm was poor and was mortgaged, and empty-handed I turned away.
Extract from : « The Jucklins » by Opie Read

“But I cannot have you return to England empty-handed,” he resumed.
Extract from : « Athelstane Ford » by Allen Upward

To our mutual chagrin we met at the appointed rendezvous all of us empty-handed.
Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid

Why, man, do you suppose they would welcome us if we went to them empty-handed?
Extract from : « The Rover's Secret » by Harry Collingwood

The messengers had not been sent up to Babylon empty-handed.
Extract from : « An Egyptian Princess, Complete » by Georg Ebers

Can you suppose that we are likely to run when we see you empty-handed?
Extract from : « Vittoria, Complete » by George Meredith

Synonyms for empty-handed

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