charitable
/ˈt͡ʃæɹɪtəbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Pertaining to charity.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Kind, generous.
Adjective
Examples
St. Martin [of Tours] looks round, first, deliberately;—becomes aware of a tatterdemalion and thirsty-looking soul of a beggar at his chair side, who has managed to get his cup filled somehow, also—by a charitable lacquey. St. Martin turns his back on the Empress, and hobnobs with him!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “charitable” mean?
Pertaining to charity.
Is “charitable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.