US /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/ UK /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/
adj Freq #39233

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states

    A sensitive and empathetic school counselor.

  2. 2
    adj

    Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic.

    And where does kindness come from? Are you born with it? Or can you learn to be compassionate and empathetic?

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Synonyms
1 adj · showing empathy or ready... empathic

Etymology

Derived from empathic, modified to sound more similar to sympathetic.

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