adj. 1. a. Generous in giving money or other help to the needy: "found her way to a charitable family, the kind who take in babies left on their front porch" (Rachel Simon). 2. a. Lenient or forbearing in judging others. b. Characterized by lenient or forbearing judgment: a charitable interpretation of the politician's remarks. chari·ta·ble·ness n. chari·ta·bly adv. |
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