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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What definitely doesn’t come to mind, however, is empathetic centering and perspective, nor emotional vulnerability and authenticity.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
An empathetic mission for Brian becomes the catalyst for a crucial healing journey for both Jimmy and his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
—Megan Vick, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Another big concept in Pynchon is maps, and cartography, and in a way, reading fiction creates an empathetic map.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Due to their warm personalities and empathetic nature, ESFJs easily build connections with students and fellow educators.
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—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 July 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
An empathetic mission for Brian becomes the catalyst for a crucial healing journey for both Jimmy and his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
—Megan Vick, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Another big concept in Pynchon is maps, and cartography, and in a way, reading fiction creates an empathetic map.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Due to their warm personalities and empathetic nature, ESFJs easily build connections with students and fellow educators.
16.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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