giftful

English

Etymology

From gift +‎ -ful.

Adjective

giftful (comparative more giftful, superlative most giftful)

1. Relating to gifts or gift-giving
   • 1862, Samuel William Partridge, Our English Months:

     Then bring thy gifts; it is a giftful time: […]

2. Characterised by giving or generosity; generous; charitable
   • 1923, Patrick H. Drewry, The Story of a Church:

     "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. […] "

   • 1981, Studies in Formative Spirituality - Volume 2:

     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.

   • 1984, Earth Shelter Living - Issues 31-36:

     Gerald Heard, historian-philosopher, put the idea this way: The human being depends as much upon giftful employment as upon gainful employment.

   • 2003, Margaret Laurence, Nora Foster Stovel, Heart of a Stranger:

     "Nileside," the porter says with a giftful gesture, as though offering us the fruits of paradise."

Derived terms

• giftfully
• giftfulness

Related terms

• giftless