Openhandedness
What it means
Generosity in giving, sharing, or helping.
Reach for it when naming generous willingness to give or share
Her openhandedness supplied every child with paints and brushes.
Words to choose between 6
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warm
big-heartedness
Fits when affectionate informal praise fits
Careful The phrase emphasizes emotion more than actual sharing.
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warm
Fits when the common broad virtue is intended
Careful Generosity can include time, judgment, or spirit.
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formal
Fits when abundant giving suits elevated prose
Careful Liberality is dated and also has political senses.
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formal
Fits when nobility and freedom from pettiness matter
Careful Magnanimity is broader than material giving.
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literary
Fits when plentiful provision is the focus
Careful Bounty can describe the gift rather than the giver's trait.
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literary
Fits when exceptionally lavish giving is truly meant
Careful Munificence overstates ordinary generosity.
Opposites 3
- stinginess
- miserliness
- withholding
Common phrases 3
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quiet openhandedness
Her quiet openhandedness supplied paints for every child.
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openhandedness toward others
His openhandedness toward others included time as well as money.
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act of openhandedness
The unrestricted grant was an unusual act of openhandedness.
Word family 1
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Openhandedness is less common than generosity and can imply material giving even when the intended gift is time or attention.
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