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openhanded

/ˌəʊpənˈhændɪd/

/ˌoʊpənˈhændɪd/

openhandedadjective

more openhanded

Comp.

most openhanded

Super.

/ˌəʊpənˈhændɪd/

/ˌoʊpənˈhændɪd/

Translations

généreux

She was known for her openhanded nature, always ready to help those in need.

On la connaissait pour sa nature généreuse, toujours prête à aider ceux qui en avaient besoin.

Additional translations

à main ouverteEn parlant d’un coup porté avec la main ouverte.

Definitions

Generous and willing to give freely.

She was known for her openhanded nature, always ready to help those in need.

Delivered with or using an open hand, especially referring to a slap or strike.

He gave the misbehaving student an openhanded slap on the wrist.

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openhandedadverb

/ˌəʊ.pənˈhæn.dɪd/

/ˌoʊ.pənˈhæn.dɪd/

Used after a verb to describe an action performed with an open hand.

Translations

à main ouverteEn parlant d’un geste ou d’un coup effectué avec la paume ouverte.

She struck him openhanded across the face.

Elle l’a frappé à main ouverte au visage.

Definitions

In a manner employing an open hand rather than a closed fist.

She struck him openhanded across the face.

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