(1):

(a.) Of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institution.

(2):

(a.) Full of love and good will; benevolent; kind.

(3):

(a.) Liberal in judging of others; disposed to look on the best side, and to avoid harsh judgment.

(4):

(a.) Liberal in benefactions to the poor; giving freely; generous; beneficent.

(5):

(a.) Dictated by kindness; favorable; lenient.