open-handed

/ˌəʊpən ˈhændɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊpən ˈhændɪd/ (ame, ipa)

open-handed — adjective

1. willing to give money, help, or gifts freely and in a kind way

1.形容詞C1
釋義

willing to give money, help, or gifts freely and in a kind way

例句

Karim was open-handed with the neighbors after the apartment fire.

be open-handed with + people in need

Beatrix made an open-handed donation to the village library fund.

open-handed + donation

同義詞
  • generous

    the most common everyday word for giving more than expected

  • charitable

    stresses giving to people or causes in need

  • liberal

    can mean generous in giving, especially money, but sounds more formal

反義詞
  • stingy

    unwilling to spend or share money or help

  • tight-fisted

    stronger and more critical than stingy

文法句型

be open-handed with + person/group

be open-handed toward + cause/group

open-handed + donation/support/sponsor

用法筆記

Often used for the way someone gives money, gifts, or practical help. Common patterns are open-handed with someone and open-handed toward a group, cause, or project.

常見錯誤

❌The shop gave me an open-handed discount on shoes.
✅The shop gave me a generous discount on shoes.
💡open-handed usually describes a person or institution that gives freely, not one lower price.
❌My uncle is very open hand with guests.
✅My uncle is very open-handed with guests.
💡the adjective is fixed with the -ed ending.