open-handed adjective 4adverb 2forms 2 adjective4 •Done with the hand open rather than clenchedHitters use the open-handed tip to try to softly place the ball over the blockers or into other open areas of the opponent's court. — 2007 •Liberal and generous."I'll do the old gorilla the justice to say that he is open-handed with money." — 1929 •Frank, honest, and tolerant.Despite Gustavus' open-handed dealing, many princes of Europe did not trust him. — 2012 •Characterized by looseness and fullness.She sat there for more than three hours, as sheet after sheet became covered with her open-handed writing. — 2011 adverb2 •With an open hand or hands.Open-handed, he walked steadily down the slope, stepping over the crumpled bodies on the blood-damp grass. — 2014 •Generously.The money here was given open-handed, and Parliament was not to be informed what was to be done with it. — 1876 formsmore open-handed · most open-handed
