freehanded

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce freehanded (audio)
Definition of freehandednext
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation she is very freehanded with her friends whenever she gets some extra money

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  1. generous
  2. charitable
Adjective
  • For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of generous
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  • The show serves a charitable cause too, supporting FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million through the world cup efforts.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
  • Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns.
    — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of charitable
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“Freehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freehanded. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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