open-hand
Symbol of charity
Open-hand describes a hand position with fingers extended rather than clenched, or actions performed this way: an open-hand slap, an open-hand block in martial arts.
Figuratively, open-handed (usually hyphenated as an adjective) means generous or giving freely: an open-handed host who insisted on paying for everything.
Transferring to another
- charitableGiving to those needing
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- liberalOpen to reform
munificent · bountiful · philanthropic · altruistic · sharing · donation · offering · largesse
Hand's flat interior
- slapOpen-handed blow
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- high-fiveCelebratory hand slap
- stopCease all motion
signal · beckon · salute · clap · strike · swat · smack · pat
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- approachableEasy to engage with
- amenableWilling to comply
- trustingInclined to believe others
vulnerable · unguarded · defenseless · nonaggressive · peaceful · friendly · inviting · reaching
giving
Transferring to another
- charitableGiving to those needing
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
liberal · munificent · bountiful · philanthropic · altruistic · sharing · donation · offering · largesse · openhearted
palm
Hand's flat interior
stop · signal · beckon · salute · clap · strike · swat · smack · pat · push
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- approachableEasy to engage with
- amenableWilling to comply
trusting · vulnerable · unguarded · defenseless · nonaggressive · peaceful · friendly · inviting · reaching · connection
open-handclenched fist
Tightly closed hand
fist · closed hand · raised fist · tight fist · grip
open-handtight-fisted
Unwilling to spend freely
close-fisted · tightfisted · grasping · miserly · stingy