open-handedly
open-handedly — adverb
1. freely and without holding back, especially when giving money, time, or help to
freely and without holding back, especially when giving money, time, or help to others without expecting anything in return
The foundation donated open-handedly to community health programs across the region.
collocation: donate open-handedly to worthy causes
Rania gave open-handedly to the local food bank every month without telling anyone.
When the earthquake struck, the neighbors shared their supplies open-handedly with everyone.
Luca's grandmother always tipped open-handedly at the small cafe near her home.
The scholarship was funded open-handedly by a former student who never forgot her school.
- generously
the more common and neutral equivalent
- liberally
suggests giving in large amounts or without restriction
- freely
emphasizes that the giving is willing and not forced
- lavishly
suggests giving in a rich or abundant way, often with a sense of luxury
- stingily
giving as little as possible, unwillingly
- grudgingly
giving only because one feels obliged, not willingly
文法句型
[verb] + open-handedly
用法筆記
Describes actions like donating, giving, tipping, sharing, or funding. The word does not mean 'openly' (honestly, without secrets) — it specifically refers to generosity.