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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Todd Snider, the longtime Americana singer-songwriter known for his satirical folk songs and empathetic ballads, has died, reports The New York Times.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Nov. 2025
Women are sensitive, empathetic, and good at filling your car with bees.
—Ariel Dumas, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Business consultant Linda Cohen has found that when companies focus on cultivating kind, empathetic work cultures, there's less turnover and happier workers.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Following in his father’s footsteps on climate advocacy, William delivered his speech in his own empathetic style, reminiscent of his late mother, Princess Diana, who made her own memorable visit to the country in 1991.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Nov. 2025
Women are sensitive, empathetic, and good at filling your car with bees.
—Ariel Dumas, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Business consultant Linda Cohen has found that when companies focus on cultivating kind, empathetic work cultures, there's less turnover and happier workers.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Following in his father’s footsteps on climate advocacy, William delivered his speech in his own empathetic style, reminiscent of his late mother, Princess Diana, who made her own memorable visit to the country in 1991.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 2025.
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