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

• commiserative
• compassionate
• empathic
• humane
• sympathetic
• understanding

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

Coordinated, compassionate and empathetic care empowers women to take charge of their health with confidence, supporting both immediate concerns and long-term wellness. —Carol Walter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

Nearly a month later, her experiment in culinary nostalgia and empathetic ownership continues in what Armenta has christened East Los Pantry. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025

Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 May 2025

And that connection extends outward, shaping children into more empathetic, socially conscious humans. —Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 May 2025

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