empathetic

adjective

em·​pa·​thet·​ic ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 

: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy

empathetically

ˌem-pə-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of empathetic

• compassionate
• sympathetic

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

Colman Domingo Domingo praised Parton’s ability to be talented and empathetic. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Focus on an actual harmful person, not the guy who everyone in Hollywood knows is hyper-intelligent, empathetic and talented. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Build Connection Into Your Own Job Without proper leadership and an empathetic approach, remote work can breed feelings of isolation that significantly reduce performance. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

There are ways in which this empathetic experience can benefit others and help solve problems. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for empathetic

• alphabetic
• anaesthetic
• anesthetic
• antithetic
• apathetic
• arithmetic
• cybernetic
• diabetic
• dietetic
• diuretic
• energetic
• geodetic