charitable (adj.)

  1. relating to or characterized by charity; a charitable foundation'

  2. full of love and generosity; charitable to the poor; a charitable trust'

  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

    [ Syn: benevolent , kindly , sympathetic , good-hearted , openhearted , large-hearted ]

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