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giftful

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English

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Etymology

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From gift +‎ -ful.

Adjective

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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."

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