empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
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an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Del Toro, on the other hand, portrays the Creature as a far more empathetic and compassionate figure.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2025
This time, the jury seemed more empathetic.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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