charitable

• Qualifie une personne ou une organisation qui fait preuve de générosité envers les nécessiteux, en donnant de l'argent ou en offrant de l'aide ; peut aussi désigner une attitude bienveillante et indulgente envers autrui.

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.

   Généreux en dons

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenevolentbigheartedgenerouskindliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicunselfish

   Antonymesgreedymiserlypenny-pinchingselfishstingytightfistedungenerous

2. Lenient in judgmentB2formal

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

   Indulgent dans le jugement

   • 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.

   Synonymescompassionateforgivinggracioushumaneindulgentlenientmercifultolerantunderstanding

   Antonymesharshmercilessseverestrictunforgiving