Bounteous and Grasping

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Bounteous adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

Usage example: a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed

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Grasping is an antonym for bounteous.

Nearby Words: bounty, bountiful, bounteously

Grasping adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

Usage example: a grasping person who would rather buy a car he didn't need than give a dime to charity

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Bounteous is an antonym for grasping.

Nearby Words: grasp, grasped, grasper

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