as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Recent Examples of empathetic
Instead, Holland’s bitter ex-spy Harcourt and Brooks’ empathetic Adebayo are mostly on Chris’ side from the jump this season.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The upcoming 2026 congressional elections are a golden opportunity for the Democratic Party to sway the current political climate toward an empathetic, kinder atmosphere.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
What definitely doesn’t come to mind, however, is empathetic centering and perspective, nor emotional vulnerability and authenticity.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
An empathetic mission for Brian becomes the catalyst for a crucial healing journey for both Jimmy and his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
—Megan Vick, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The upcoming 2026 congressional elections are a golden opportunity for the Democratic Party to sway the current political climate toward an empathetic, kinder atmosphere.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
What definitely doesn’t come to mind, however, is empathetic centering and perspective, nor emotional vulnerability and authenticity.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
An empathetic mission for Brian becomes the catalyst for a crucial healing journey for both Jimmy and his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
—Megan Vick, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathetic
Adjective
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The solution is compassionate directness—being honest while still showing care.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Burg Simpson’s compassionate, experienced team learns more about potential clients’ unique circumstances and evaluates each case on its own individual facts.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even for Southern Baptists who aren’t sympathetic toward Hunt and Sills, the legal costs to fight those cases have led to an overall diminished appetite for implementing and funding certain reform.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Maggie Carney is a comic delight as Elizabeth, the household’s sympathetic but highly disciplined head housekeeper.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathetic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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