empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
Examples of empathetic in a Sentence
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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The star believes that wrestling audiences are often more open-minded and empathetic than some might assume.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Since its Broadway debut in October 2003, the musical has captivated audiences with its empathetic look at Elphaba long before Ozians labeled her the Wicked Witch of the West.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Milkman, who studies behavioral economics, said that statistics support Treseder’s statements that consumers value consistency in brands, especially when it’s paired with powerful and empathetic stories that people can resonate with.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Nov. 2025
Todd Snider, the longtime Americana singer-songwriter known for his satirical folk songs and empathetic ballads, has died, reports The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Since its Broadway debut in October 2003, the musical has captivated audiences with its empathetic look at Elphaba long before Ozians labeled her the Wicked Witch of the West.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Milkman, who studies behavioral economics, said that statistics support Treseder’s statements that consumers value consistency in brands, especially when it’s paired with powerful and empathetic stories that people can resonate with.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Nov. 2025
Todd Snider, the longtime Americana singer-songwriter known for his satirical folk songs and empathetic ballads, has died, reports The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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