Openhandedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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openhandedly

 

[ ˈoʊpənˈhændɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a generous or open-hearted manner

Acting openhandedly means being generous and giving freely without hesitation or reluctance.

Synonyms

bountifully, generously, liberally

Examples of usage

  • She openhandedly donated a large sum of money to the charity.
  • He always treats his friends openhandedly, never expecting anything in return.
Context #2 | Adverb

without reservation or concealment

To act openhandedly is to do so openly and transparently, without hiding intentions or motives.

Synonyms

candidly, forthrightly, frankly

Examples of usage

  • She shared her plans openhandedly with the team, seeking their input and feedback.
  • He conducted the negotiations openhandedly, revealing all relevant information.

Translations

Translations of the word "openhandedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 generosamente

🇮🇳 उदारतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 großzügig

🇮🇩 dengan murah hati

🇺🇦 щедро

🇵🇱 hojnie

🇯🇵 気前よく (きまえよく)

🇫🇷 généreusement

🇪🇸 generosamente

🇹🇷 cömertçe

🇰🇷 관대하게 (gwandae하게)

🇸🇦 بسخاء

🇨🇿 štědře

🇸🇰 štedro

🇨🇳 慷慨地 (kāngkǎi de)

🇸🇮 radodarno

🇮🇸 örlátlega

🇰🇿 жомарттықпен

🇬🇪 გულუხვად (guluqvad)

🇦🇿 səxavətlə

🇲🇽 generosamente

Word origin

The word 'openhandedly' dates back to the 16th century, derived from the combination of 'open' and 'handed'. It originally referred to being generous or liberal in giving, and over time, it evolved to also include the meaning of acting openly or transparently. The term has been used to describe actions that are done without hesitation, reservation, or concealment.

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