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
  • The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Donating shares—whether involving an IPO or not—can be one of the most tax-effective ways to support charitable causes.
    — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Jim Cramer also hit paydirt on this one, buying it for the charitable trust back in March.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of charitable
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“Freehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freehanded. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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