Empathic

//ɛmˈpæθɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Showing or expressing empathy.
  2. 2
    Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.
Adjective
  1. 1
    showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states wordnet

Synonyms

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amicableempatheticagreeableagreeingakinallergic

Example

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"Her empathic abilities often leave her drained at the end of a long day."

Etymology

From empathy + -ic.

Related phrases

empathic embarrassment

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