large-handed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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For Wilbur the elder, the large-handed, the large-hearted, with the eye like the mock-turtle in Alice, caused more blush-worthy embarrassment during the Coolidge era than any other member of the Cabinet.
From Time Magazine Archive
Not since he carried her purse at the London restaurants had he ever exhibited a large-handed kindness to subordinates.
From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)
The men were mostly black-bearded, sunburned, large-handed, brawny fellows in breeches black and amply bagged, with red sashes and light blue jackets heavily embroidered.
From The Prince of India — Volume 01 by Wallace, Lewis
He said it with a consciousness of large-handed generosity.
From In the Year of Jubilee by Gissing, George
Always delighting in acts of kindness, his generosity towards his poor neighbors throughout the district has been constant and large-handed.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 by Various
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