Synonyms of charitable

charitable

adjective

ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl 

1

as in philanthropic

having or showing a concern for the welfare of others

a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philanthropic
• humanitarian
• benevolent
• good
• generous
• altruistic
• do-good
• eleemosynary
• beneficent
• handsome
• liberal
• selfless
• humane
• compassionate
• free
• unselfish
• magnanimous
• munificent
• kind
• bountiful
• bounteous
• kindhearted
• self-sacrificing
• unsparing
• openhanded
• bighearted
• openhearted
• social-minded
• greathearted
• freehanded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfish
• self-centered
• parsimonious
• stingy
• miserly
• cheap
• tightfisted
• self-seeking
• tight
• self-concerned
• pitiless
• unfeeling
• self-indulgent
• hard-hearted
• closefisted
• self-obsessed

2

as in generous

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generous
• benevolent
• liberal
• unselfish
• munificent
• bountiful
• handsome
• bounteous
• unstinting
• open
• philanthropic
• compassionate
• openhanded
• unsparing
• fulsome
• bighearted
• humanitarian
• kind
• free
• altruistic
• hospitable
• freehanded
• lavish
• extravagant
• freehearted
• kindly
• sympathetic
• magnanimous
• beneficent
• profuse
• overgenerous
• big
• good-hearted
• openhearted
• samaritan
• greathearted
• largehearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfish
• uncharitable
• ungenerous
• parsimonious
• small
• stingy
• miserly
• cheap
• penurious
• tightfisted
• close
• petty
• tight
• illiberal
• costive
• frugal
• thrifty
• mean
• spare
• sparing
• mingy
• stinting
• chary
• closefisted
• mercenary
• avaricious
• acquisitive
• desirous
• covetous
• rapacious
• avid
• itchy
• grudging
• resentful
• envious
• grasping
• begrudging
• hoggish
• stinting
• coveting

3

as in easy

tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others

her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easy
• soft
• indulgent
• clement
• obliging
• acquiescent
• amenable
• accommodating
• easygoing
• undemanding
• laid-back

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• severe
• strict
• hard
• harsh
• stern
• demanding
• uncompromising
• uncharitable
• inflexible
• intolerant
• unyielding
• unforgiving
• unbending

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of charitable

The funding marks the first substantial philanthropic pledge toward the mayor’s plan, which city leaders hope to pay for by using a combination of tax dollars and charitable contributions. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

In response, the charitable arm of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association was working to help the residents find new homes. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The honor included $100 million for Parton to direct toward charitable causes. — Sameen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The company will also make a $25 million charitable contribution to the Community Foundation of Acadiana. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026