charitable

adjective

ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce charitable (audio)
Definition of charitablenext
1
as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it

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3
as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass

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Recent Examples of charitable This year, Macy’s stages its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also steps up its Mission Every One charitable initiative supporting Ronald McDonald House, Blue Star Families and Foster Love. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 In comparison, 58% say state and local governments improve their lives, while 56% say the same of businesses and 77% of charitable and advocacy groups. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The cast and crew filmed a charity auction scene to put the spotlight on Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The Al Smith Dinner is one of New York's highest-profile charitable events and serves as a major fundraiser for Catholic Charities while bringing together political leaders from across the ideological spectrum. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
  1. philanthropic
  2. generous
  3. easy
  4. humanitarian
  5. benevolent
  6. soft
  7. indulgent
Adjective
  • Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of philanthropic
Adjective
  • The decor could feel a little utilitarian, but that didn't bother me; the generous proportions and practical layout were more consequential.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Airscope lets scientists record brain activity at the cellular level even when multiple animals move and interact naturally, making real-world neuroscience experiments much easier.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Their contracts can run hundreds of pages, making harmful terms easy to bury.
    — Emma Witman, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of easy
Adjective
  • The subsequent Israel-Hamas war has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The conflict created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, and killed more than 150,000 people.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Promotional images and films conjured a playful, adaptable and benevolent house — plastic as the building block of family happiness.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of benevolent
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  • Writing diaristic, country-leaning soft-rock, Stiltz also touches on the work of David Berman and Bill Callahan.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The carbon covers the grip, the thumb rest, and the soft-release button, the spots a photographer touches most.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • These sounds are strange bedfellows, but the delirium rarely feels indulgent or trivial.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Aware of the growing closeness between Caitlyn and her troubled patient, John keeps an indulgent but wary eye on them even as his suspicions about Matt’s role in the deaths grow.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of indulgent

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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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