empathetic
Use Empathetic in a sentence
pəˈθɛt adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by empathy: a sensitive, empathetic school counselor.
Related forms
em·pa·thet·i·cal·ly, em·path·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·em·path·ic, adjective
non·em·path·i·cal·ly, adverb
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| of or relating to empathy | |
| empathetic or empathetic | |
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| empathically or empathetic | |
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| empathetically or empathetic | |
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Empathetic
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Example sentences
Empathetic listening means that you offer understanding.
He was empathetic to kids with problems.
People who are naturally kind, empathetic and curious, along with having a strong work ethic.
It is a bit disingenuous on an intellectual level and not terribly empathetic.
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