Grasping and Generous

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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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Generous is an antonym for grasping in greedy topic.

Nearby Words: grasp, grasped, grasper

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

Usage example: a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time

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Grasping is an antonym for generous.

Nearby Words: generosity, generously

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