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- [char-i-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/
- /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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.
charitably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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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