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

Born This Way, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, debuted on A&E in 2015 and quickly won over critics and audiences with its honest and empathetic portrayals of the challenges and achievements of seven adults with Down syndrome. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2026

A couple even sounded empathetic to Adofo-Mensah's circumstances. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 July 2026

This cultural shift, driven by empathetic leadership, transforms AI into an opportunity. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

But much like the infamous 1999 chiller (which was shot in 1997, around the same time as The Last Broadcast), this found footage movie benefits from empathetic lead performances by talented unknowns and plenty of regional charm. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 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