adjective
1.
having or showing interest in or concern for the welfare of others
spent generously for charitable aid to the needy
Synonyms: altruistic, benevolent, eleemosynary, good, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic
Related Word: accommodating, helpful, obliging; benign, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic
2.
Synonyms: forbearing , clement, easy, indulgent, lenient, merciful, tolerant
Related Word: benevolent, considerate, kindly, thoughtful
Contrasted words: cold, harsh, heartless, unfeeling
Antonyms: uncharitable