Antonyms for open-handed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : oh-puhn-han-did

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pənˈhæn dɪd

Definition of open-handed

As in unselfish : adj kind, giving
As in large-hearted : adj generous
As in self-denying : adj selfless
As in self-forgetful : adj selfless
As in self-forgetting : adj selfless
As in selfless : adj unselfish
As in unstinting : adj generous
As in free : adj generous, unsparing
As in generous : adj giving, big-hearted

Example sentences :

But Bessie had the standards of an open-handed people to whom economy was not a virtue.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

He was open-handed and unsuspicious—and wonderfully beloved.
Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming

Into this household I was received with open-handed graciousness.
Extract from : « The Jucklins » by Opie Read

He had been open-handed to her as regards money, and therefore she ought not to be troublesome!
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

Consequently, the world accounted him open-handed and devoted when enamoured.
Extract from : « Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete » by George Meredith

There would have to be some important people, open-handed and generous.
Extract from : « Nobody's Boy » by Hector Malot

She also was distinguished for her benevolence and open-handed charity.
Extract from : « Genius in Sunshine and Shadow » by Maturin Murray Ballou

But he has done liberal things—he is open-handed, that all say.
Extract from : « In the Roar of the Sea » by Sabine Baring-Gould

A compliment to our open-handed and indiscriminate generosity.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895 » by Various

She extolled the open-handed liberality and artistic grace of Otho.
Extract from : « Darkness and Dawn » by Frederic W. Farrar

Synonyms for open-handed

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