as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
gave an empathic nod as I recounted my repeated efforts to land a decent-paying job in a tough economy
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Recent Examples of empathic
Along with being empathic, HSPs tend to be hyperaware of shifts in other people’s moods or energies, Dr. Fedrick says.
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Nandini Maharaj, SELF, 19 Aug. 2025
In a world of rising authoritarian politics and policies, the filmmaker presents the story of a newspaper as a textbook for resistance, reminding us that democratic and empathic values are not negotiable.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Over the course of two seasons, the writing of the show and the actress performing the role turned the Grim Reaper into more of a caregiver who guides human souls to the beyond with a kind smile and empathic warmth.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz had been tipping his slider, and the Yankees used some empathic motions to relay the pitch.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Nandini Maharaj, SELF, 19 Aug. 2025
In a world of rising authoritarian politics and policies, the filmmaker presents the story of a newspaper as a textbook for resistance, reminding us that democratic and empathic values are not negotiable.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Over the course of two seasons, the writing of the show and the actress performing the role turned the Grim Reaper into more of a caregiver who guides human souls to the beyond with a kind smile and empathic warmth.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz had been tipping his slider, and the Yankees used some empathic motions to relay the pitch.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
Adjective
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Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, not everyone in the Reddit thread was sympathetic.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement As many of the best villains do, Ok-seon has a sympathetic backstory.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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