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Definition of compassionate
1 : having or showing compassion : sympathetic a compassionate friend a compassionate smile
2 : granted because of unusual distressing circumstances affecting an individual —used of some military privileges (such as leave) The soldier was granted compassionate leave following the death of his father.
compassionately
adverbcompassionateness
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Examples of compassionate in a Sentence
a compassionate person by nature
a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better
Recent Examples of compassionate from the Web
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The expression, placing his hands atop Yehoshua, means that Moshe had succeeded in transmitting to Yehoshua the vital qualities of a teacher who is soft, compassionate and sensitive.
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No one cares that black pepole are traumatized on the daily, or gives black men in these situations the compassionate humanity afforded others.
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The levers of power may have changed, but America is still big, generous, and optimistic. — Cody Keenan (@codykeenan) June 26, 2017 Americans are still hopeful, compassionate, brave, and forward-looking.
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Price said Tuesday the city’s commitment as a compassionate community and the council’s reputation for being able to work together has been tested since the Craig event.
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Plus, having a better understanding of your experiences and the feelings surrounding them makes you a better, more compassionate partner, sister, daughter, and friend, so everyone wins.
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Other victims said that the prince seemed very compassionate during the visit.
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Solomon described Brodie as a man who was both demanding and compassionate — not just a mentor, but a friend.
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Cancer patients tend to prefer doctors who deliver optimistic messages, rating them as more compassionate and trustworthy, according to a 2015 study in JAMA Oncology.
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Origin and Etymology of compassionate
see compassion
Examples of compassionate in a Sentence
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
Origin and Etymology of compassionate
see compassion
COMPASSIONATE Defined for English Language Learners
compassionate
playDefinition of compassionate for English Language Learners
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: feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor, etc. : having or showing compassion
COMPASSIONATE Defined for Kids
compassionate
playDefinition of compassionate for Students
: having or showing pity for and desire to help someone
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