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charitable

[char-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
giving, generous
Synonyms
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accommodating altruistic benign humanitarian philanthropic
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all heart beneficent benevolent big bighearted bountiful eleemosynary good helpful humane kind kindly lavish liberal obliging sympathetic
Antonyms
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hard harsh inhumane malevolent mean rough severe tough uncharitable unkind unsympathetic
ADJECTIVE
kind, lenient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
considerate forgiving gracious magnanimous thoughtful tolerant
WEAK
all heart benevolent big bighearted broad-minded clement easy favorable forbearing humane indulgent kindly lenient merciful sympathetic understanding
Antonyms
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inattentive inconsiderate mean thoughtless unmindful
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hard harsh inhumane malevolent rough severe tough uncharitable unkind unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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He serves as Founder and CEO of TGR, a multibrand enterprise that includes a charitable foundation, a golf course design company, an events production company and an upscale restaurant, among other holdings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Proponents say charitable gambling keeps nonprofits solvent and lets them expand their missions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Many people were aiming to get ahead of new rules in last summer’s tax law that limit tax breaks on charitable giving for high earners and those who itemize deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This IRS designation means it is a nonprofit that serves a public or charitable mission.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

His shortness had a charitable aspect to it, as though he had given away his height.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides