empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
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an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Rather, let’s hope people will be able to relate to it and be empathetic about the story and realize for themselves, understand for themselves.
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Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Goose's empathetic nature resonates with the water sign, which is known for its compassion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The company described its agents as compassionate and empathetic.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Tatum O'Neal's son is opening up about the Oscar-winning actress' battle with addiction in an emotional, empathetic essay for Mother's Day.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Goose's empathetic nature resonates with the water sign, which is known for its compassion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The company described its agents as compassionate and empathetic.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Tatum O'Neal's son is opening up about the Oscar-winning actress' battle with addiction in an emotional, empathetic essay for Mother's Day.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathetic
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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