charitable meaning and definition

CHARITABLE adjective

Definition of charitable (adjective)

1. relating to or characterized by charity
   • "a charitable foundation"
2. full of love and generosity
   • "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"
   • antonym: uncharitable
3. 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"
   • synonyms: benevolent, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic