ˈbaʊntiəs ˈbaʊntɪfəl ɡɪft ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈhæn.səm ˈlɪbɹəl ˈlɪbəɹəl disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return the alumni followed a program of annual giving the act of giving 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 the imparting of news or promises etc. he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily