Empathetic

//ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic.

    "And where does kindness come from? Are you born with it? Or can you learn to be compassionate and empathetic?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states wordnet

Synonyms

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sympatheticaccordantagreeableagreeingakinallergic

Example

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"An empathetic girl can empathize with a friend's feelings."

Etymology

Derived from empathic, modified to sound more similar to sympathetic.

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