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/
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
The nurse is deeply empathetic, holding the frightened child's hand before surgery.
EM (inside) + PATHY (feeling) — stepping into his friend's emotional storm, he showed an empathetic understanding of his pain.
Beyond silent telepathy and polite sympathy, she gave her friend an empathetic hug that shared her pain.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
em- (in) + path (feeling, from Greek pathos) + -et- (connecting suffix) + -ic (relating to/having quality of) = empathetic
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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