giftful

comparative more giftful · superlative most giftful

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

   "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

   3 more examples

   "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

   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