Definition of charitable Charitable

/ʧæˈɹʌtʌbʌl/ - [chatrutubul] - char•i•ta•ble

We found 13 definitions of charitable from 5 different sources.

What does charitable mean?

Adjective
charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"
		uncharitable lacking love and generosity; "all pious words and uncharitable deeds"- Charles Reade
		generous more than adequate; "a generous portion"
charitable - showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor"
		benevolent, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted
		kind tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke"
charitable - relating to or characterized by charity; "a charitable foundation"

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charitable (a.)
Full of love and good will; benevolent; kind.
charitable (a.)
Liberal in judging of others; disposed to look on the best side, and to avoid harsh judgment.
charitable (a.)
Liberal in benefactions to the poor; giving freely; generous; beneficent.
charitable (a.)
Of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institution.
charitable (a.)
Dictated by kindness; favorable; lenient.