adjective

empathetic

/ɛmˈpæθɛtɪk/ · say it: em·PATH·uh·tik

able to understand others' feelings

In Personality & Character

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1. (adjective) able to understand and share the feelings of another person

2. (adjective) showing sympathy and concern for other people's emotions

Examples

1. An empathetic teacher listens carefully to students' problems and tries to help.
2. She gave an empathetic response when her friend told her about his difficulties.

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empathetic

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