— charitableness , n. — charitably , adv.
/char"i teuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
2. kindly or lenient in judging people, acts, etc.: charitable in his opinions of others.
3. pertaining to or concerned with charity: a charitable institution.
[ 1300-50; ME charit ( e ) CHARITY + -able -ABLE ]
Syn. 1. beneficent, liberal, bountiful, benevolent. See generous. 2. broad-minded, considerate, mild.
Ant. 1. selfish. 2. severe, intolerant.