empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
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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
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Sugar chronicles the empathetic yet highly dangerous private investigator, John Sugar (Colin Farrell), and his latest case involving the missing granddaughter (Sydney Chandler) of a legendary Hollywood producer named Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell).
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Here, the other kids surround Bluey in an empathetic group hug, then begin to howl like members of the same pack.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
But those empathetic moments seem to have become less frequent since Biden became president.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
That experience, his former colleagues said, showed a contrarian streak and an empathetic side that explains his decision to essentially put his career on the line for someone as divisive as Mr. Trump.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Once Brennan plants the seed of his own paranoia in her, the empathetic new arrival starts to worry about one of the girls, Carlita (Nicole Sorace), who keeps to herself, scribbling demented portraits of her suspicious guardians in coal-black pencil.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The beloved, empathetic, and adventurous spirit of Ariel still shines supreme in each episode.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Understand that fear and doubt are natural but clear, empathetic communication is key.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
My life, friendships, and career revolve around me being a compassionate and empathetic woman.
—Laura Lane, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Here, the other kids surround Bluey in an empathetic group hug, then begin to howl like members of the same pack.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
But those empathetic moments seem to have become less frequent since Biden became president.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
That experience, his former colleagues said, showed a contrarian streak and an empathetic side that explains his decision to essentially put his career on the line for someone as divisive as Mr. Trump.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Once Brennan plants the seed of his own paranoia in her, the empathetic new arrival starts to worry about one of the girls, Carlita (Nicole Sorace), who keeps to herself, scribbling demented portraits of her suspicious guardians in coal-black pencil.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The beloved, empathetic, and adventurous spirit of Ariel still shines supreme in each episode.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Understand that fear and doubt are natural but clear, empathetic communication is key.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
My life, friendships, and career revolve around me being a compassionate and empathetic woman.
—Laura Lane, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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