giftful
adjEtymology From gift + -ful.
1
Relating to gifts or gift-giving
- Then bring thy gifts; it is a giftful time: […]1862, Samuel William Partridge, Our English Months:
2
Characterised by giving or generosity; generous; charitable
- "He was quick in body and in mind, but was affectionate, fervent and faithful; he was gracious and giftful, a good man and a good preacher. […]"1923, Patrick H. Drewry, The Story of a Church:
- It indicates that we find our personal existence from among an inter-relatedness; and it thereby signifies a giftful quality of Being as permeating our humanness.1981, Studies in Formative Spirituality - Volume 2:
2 more examples
- Gerald Heard, historian-philosopher, put the idea this way: The human being depends as much upon giftful employment as upon gainful employment.1984, Earth Shelter Living - Issues 31-36:
- "Nileside," the porter says with a giftful gesture, as though offering us the fruits of paradise."2003, Margaret Laurence, Nora Foster Stovel, Heart of a Stranger:
- Derived terms
- giftfully, giftfulness
- Related terms
- giftless