charitably

In giving spirit

Charitably means in a generous or kindly manner, especially toward those in need: She donated charitably to local shelters.

It also describes interpreting someone's words or actions in the most favorable light: To put it charitably, his performance was underwhelming.

The second sense often signals that a harsher judgment would be justified.

interpretation

generously

With free-giving spirit

sympathetically · mercifully · forgivingly · indulgently · tolerantly · graciously · benevolently · compassionately · understandingly · open-mindedly

giving

donate

Give to charity

bestow · grant · tithe · alms · offering · benefaction · philanthropy · fundraise · sponsor · patronize

spirit

selflessness

Prioritizing others over oneself

goodwill · benevolence · humanitarianism · generosity · kindness · warmth · consideration · decency · humaneness · solidarity

Opposites
generosity of interpretation

charitablyuncharitably

In an ungenerous manner

cynically · harshly · ungenerously · severely · suspiciously

material generosity

charitablystingily

In a cheap manner

miserly · selfishly · greedily · parsimoniously · niggardly

kindness of manner

charitablyharshly

In severe manner

severely · roughly · cruelly · grimly · brutally

Phrases
Family

charitable, uncharitable, charitableness, uncharitably, uncharitableness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G