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
School for Defectors, with its endearing cast of students and empathic educators, is also resonating with audiences, to judge from the response at True/False.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Caleb and Tarim's relationship is both incredibly sexy in very overt ways, but wraps that into the concept of Betazed's open sexuality and empathic ability.
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Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
That’s because Mercury will be moving backward through Pisces, the emotional, empathic, and even a bit psychic water sign.
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Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Being empathic in your interactions with others.
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Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathic
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Caleb and Tarim's relationship is both incredibly sexy in very overt ways, but wraps that into the concept of Betazed's open sexuality and empathic ability.
—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
That’s because Mercury will be moving backward through Pisces, the emotional, empathic, and even a bit psychic water sign.
—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Being empathic in your interactions with others.
—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
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Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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