em·pa·thet·ic

[em-puh-thet-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by empathy: a sensitive, empathetic school counselor.
Also, em·path·ic [em-path-ik] .


Origin:
1930–35; empath(y) + -etic

em·pa·thet·i·cal·ly, em·path·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·em·path·ic, adjective
non·em·path·i·cal·ly, adverb

empathetic, sympathetic, simpatico.
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empathic or empathetic (ɛmˈpæθɪk, ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to empathy
 
empathetic or empathetic
 
adj
 
empathically or empathetic
 
adv
 
empathetically or empathetic
 
adv

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empathic or empathetic (ɛmˈpæθɪk, ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to empathy
 
empathetic or empathetic
 
adj
 
empathically or empathetic
 
adv
 
empathetically or empathetic
 
adv

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empathetic
1932, in psychology, from empathy on model of sympathetic and to distinguish it from empathic. Related: Empathetically.
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Example sentences
In these cases, listen empathetically, and answer whatever questions you can
  while moving on with the interview.
Listening unhurriedly, responsively, and empathetically will enhance your
  personal image with students.
Handle each administrative problem objectively and empathetically without
  discrimination.
Seeks or dispenses no personal favors, handles each administrative problem
  objectively and empathetically, without discrimination.
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