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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At First Presbyterian, his irenic, empathetic sermons became public spectacles.
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Studies suggest that employees with empathetic leaders report dramatically higher rates of innovation and engagement than those without.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
From a cynical perspective, the stories Clark and Carol share with the police could be seen very differently than if they’re heard from an innocent, more empathetic perspective.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
To crow on for page after page about how kind and empathetic your husband is provides no value to an electorate who cannot rely on him anymore.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Studies suggest that employees with empathetic leaders report dramatically higher rates of innovation and engagement than those without.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
From a cynical perspective, the stories Clark and Carol share with the police could be seen very differently than if they’re heard from an innocent, more empathetic perspective.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
To crow on for page after page about how kind and empathetic your husband is provides no value to an electorate who cannot rely on him anymore.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathetic
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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