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
Mrs. Haden was a woman whom Michael could not help liking for her open breezy manner and a certain large-handed toleration which suited her loud deep voice.
From Sinister Street, vol. 1 by MacKenzie, Compton
In the magnificent dimensions assigned to the thoroughfare opened up by him in the neighbourhood of Petersfield, we have probably a visible expression of the large-handed generosity which a pleasant windfall is apt to inspire.
From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry
Pope Theodorus is recorded in the book of the Popes as “a lover of the poor, large-handed, kind to all, and very merciful”.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
I had heard that the people back in the country were large-handed, large-hearted, and liberal, but we must be mistaken.
From From Jest to Earnest by Roe, Edward Payson
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