openhandedly

adverb

Definition of openhandedlynext
as in generously
in a generous manner the CEO openhandedly gave the intern advice about succeeding in the business

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for openhandedly
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. kindly
  4. cheerfully
  5. nicely
  6. thoughtfully
Adverb
  • For the week ending July 12, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • One of our very favorite versions of this treat comes from the year 1985, when Southern Living reader Pam Wright from Bowling Green, Kentucky so generously shared her recipe with us.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • The best way to maximise corners then is variety and tweaking existing approaches, which several teams have done well at this World Cup.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Hawks downed the Celtics 102-90, putting up their most well-rounded offensive outing.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Perez handled the decision more cheerfully than fans in Sacramento, which is serving as the A’s temporary home while their new ballpark is being constructed in Las Vegas.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
    — Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • Thierry Henry, the former Barcelona and France forward, put it nicely in an interview with Marca in May.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Foods and habits to avoid at breakfast Not every breakfast plays nicely with GLP-1 drugs.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • While its historic character remains intact, the guest rooms, restaurant, and courtyard have been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Even difficult decisions can land better when communicated thoughtfully.
    — David Price, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
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“Openhandedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openhandedly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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