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charitably

char·i·ta·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [char-i-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/
    • /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [char-i-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/

Definitions of charitably word

  • adjective charitably generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor. 1
  • adjective charitably kindly or lenient in judging people, acts, etc.: charitable in his opinions of others. 1
  • adjective charitably pertaining to or concerned with charity: a charitable institution. 1
  • noun charitably In a charitable manner. 1

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Origin of charitably

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Old French, equivalent to charit(e) charity + -able -able

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Parts of speech for Charitably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

charitably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for charitably

adv charitably

  • honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
  • rightfully — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.

adverb charitably

  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.

Antonyms for charitably

adv charitably

  • unfairly — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
  • unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
  • wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
  • inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
  • unkindly — not kindly; unkind; ill-natured.

adverb charitably

  • harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.

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