ˈbaʊntiəs ˈbaʊntɪfəl ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈhæn.səm ˈlɪbɹəl ˈlɪbəɹəl given or giving freely was a big tipper the bounteous goodness of God bountiful compliments a freehanded host a handsome allowance Saturday's child is loving and giving a liberal backer of the arts a munificent gift her fond and openhanded grandfather