Definition of charitable

• a. - Full of love and good will; benevolent; kind.
• a. - Liberal in judging of others; disposed to look on the best side, and to avoid harsh judgment.
• a. - Liberal in benefactions to the poor; giving freely; generous; beneficent.
• a. - Of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institution.
• a. - Dictated by kindness; favorable; lenient.