Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

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

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

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

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

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