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
Similarly, the package also gains a lot from the persuasive, empathic performances from veteran players Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
For some leaders, though, an overly empathic approach can deplete their energy reserves and emotional capacity, blurring their decision-making, stalling accountability and even opening the door to burnout, all of which negatively impact trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Along with being empathic, HSPs tend to be hyperaware of shifts in other people’s moods or energies, Dr. Fedrick says.
—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
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
For some leaders, though, an overly empathic approach can deplete their energy reserves and emotional capacity, blurring their decision-making, stalling accountability and even opening the door to burnout, all of which negatively impact trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Along with being empathic, HSPs tend to be hyperaware of shifts in other people’s moods or energies, Dr. Fedrick says.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
Adjective
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Talk through what’s bothering you to gain a compassionate perspective.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Del Toro, on the other hand, portrays the Creature as a far more empathetic and compassionate figure.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Also, what a great thing to get to be a sweet, sympathetic character at the end who also can’t forgive himself.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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This monster is the precursor to slasher villains like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, who lumber along on their killing sprees, though this blueprint is far more sympathetic.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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