empathetic — showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈempəˌθetɪk/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람의 감정을 이해하고 공감하는
Korean pronunciation: 엠**퍼**써틱
Example Sentences
- My dog is so empathetic that she brings me tissues whenever I watch sad movies.
- The empathetic teacher noticed that the student was struggling and offered extra help.
- He's so empathetic that he cries at commercials featuring sad puppies.
empathetic
ADJECTIVE//ˈempəˌθetɪk//
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
An empathetic counselor comforts a crying student with gentle understanding
Being empathetic transforms the pathetic into something aesthetic
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'empatheia' (em- 'in' + pathos 'feeling'), combined with the suffix -ic meaning 'relating to' or 'having the quality of'. The Greek root pathos refers to emotion or suffering.
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📝Examples
“My dog is so empathetic that she brings me tissues whenever I watch sad movies.”
“The empathetic teacher noticed that the student was struggling and offered extra help.”
“He's so empathetic that he cries at commercials featuring sad puppies.”
“Being empathetic is crucial for building strong relationships.”
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