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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This documentary captures the challenges of connection amidst conflict, highlighting Fatma’s faith and aspirations while serving as a poignant reminder of the humanity of Palestinians, resulting in an empathetic portrayal of identity and hope.
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt, for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt, for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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