charitable

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Organisation, die großzügig Geld spendet oder auf andere Weise Menschen in Not unterstützt; auch eine milde, wohlwollende Haltung gegenüber anderen.

Describes a person or organization that is generous in giving money or other help to those in need.

1. Generous in givingB1formal

   Showing kindness and generosity by giving money, food, or help to those in need.

   Wohltätig

   • She is a charitable person who donates to many causes.
   • The charitable organization provided food for the homeless.
   • His charitable contributions helped build a new school.

   Synonymebenevolentbigheartedgenerouskindliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicunselfish

   Antonymegreedymiserlypenny-pinchingselfishstingytightfistedungenerous

2. Lenient in judgmentB2formal

   Showing a forgiving or understanding attitude towards others' faults or actions.

   Nachsichtig im Urteil

   • He took a charitable view of her mistake.
   • The judge was charitable in his assessment of the defendant's actions.
   • She made a charitable interpretation of his rude comment.

   Synonymecompassionateforgivinggracioushumaneindulgentlenientmercifultolerantunderstanding

   Antonymeharshmercilessseverestrictunforgiving