OPENHANDEDLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

openhandedly

adverb

Definition of openhandedly

as in generously

in a generous manner the CEO openhandedly gave the intern advice about succeeding in the business

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Adverb

It was seasoned generously (served with a lime for a little sweetness), packed with flavor and was the perfect size to balance the behemoth empanada.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
However, all are generously sized and sleek, with bright white bedding accented with pops of stately blue, silver and hot pink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of generously

Adverb

Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.

— Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

But apparently Payton didn't take too kindly to the Seahawks coaches' scouting tactics.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The Yankees have been, to put it kindly, offensively challenged in the absence of Aaron Judge and with their captain likely to miss the Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox.

— James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

Now, the apartment is back on the market — as cheerfully over the top as ever in the listing photos — with Compass brokers Haley Venn and Carl Gambino, who declined to comment.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 Sep. 2026
But Kelce, unaware of Gracie’s warnings, cheerfully makes a peace sign in response.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

Adverb

Awareness helps users engage thoughtfully with content and services, and being able to parse what’s authentic and what isn’t is a key part of this.

— Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Art books by their very nature are deluxe, image filled and thoughtfully designed.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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