freehanded

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free·hand·ed

(frē′hăn′dĭd)

adj.

Openhanded; generous. See Synonyms at liberal.

free′hand′ed·ly adv.

free′hand′ed·ness n.

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Adj.	1.	freehanded - done by hand without mechanical aids or devices; "a freehand drawing" freehand original - being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of; "a truly original approach"; "with original music"; "an original mind"
	2.	freehanded - given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather" bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, giving, openhanded, handsome, liberal, big generous - willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation"

freehanded

adjective

Characterized by bounteous giving:

free, generous, handsome, lavish, liberal, munificent, openhanded, unsparing, unstinting.

Translations

generoso liberale

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He seemed good-natured, he was freehanded, he had money, he never said anything.

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