KJV Dictionary Definition: charitable

charitable

CHARITABLE, a.

1. Benevolent and kind; as a charitable disposition.

2. Liberal in benefactions to the poor, and in relieving them in distress; as a charitable man.

3. Pertaining to charity; springing from charity, or intended for charity; benevolent; as a charitable institution, or society; a charitable purpose.

4. Formed on charitable principles; favorable; dictated by kindness; as a charitable construction of words or actions.

charitableness

CHARITABLENESS, n.

1. The disposition to be charitable; or the exercise of charity.

2. Liberality to the poor.

charitably

CHARITABLY, adv. Kindly; liberally; benevolently; with a disposition to help the poor; favorably.