empathetic

adjective

em·​pa·​thet·​ic ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 

: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy

empathetically

ˌem-pə-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of empathetic

• compassionate
• sympathetic

Examples of empathetic in a Sentence

an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point

Recent Examples on the Web

And now Chang has more to look forward to, since Heated Rivalry season 2 is coming to HBO Max most likely in early 2027, and Yuna has become a fan favorite for her empathetic, warm demeanor as a mother helping steer her son’s career who also proudly supports his personal life. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026

Advertisement Because women are socialized to be responsible, empathetic, and attuned to others’ needs, deciding to leave can result in feelings of guilt and shame. —Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026

As the empathetic Moon opposes wary Chiron, your sense of self asks for care. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

Eleven finds her way to them, jumping inside the Mind Flayer to destroy Vecna, who’s controlling it from within, while Will fights telepathically from the outside, no longer empathetic or afraid to go toe to toe with his former saboteur. —Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for empathetic

• alphabetic
• anaesthetic
• anesthetic
• antithetic
• apathetic
• arithmetic
• cybernetic
• diabetic
• dietetic
• diuretic
• energetic
• geodetic