Empathetic (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states; "a sensitive and empathetic school counselor".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was an empathetic listener, and people often sought her out for advice on their personal problems.
- The doctor was trained to be empathetic with her patients, but after years of seeing the worst of human suffering, she had grown a bit desensitized.
- Her empathetic nature made her an excellent social worker, and she was well-respected by her clients and colleagues alike.
- As a child, Sarah was naturally empathetic, and she could sense when someone was feeling down or upset.
- The empathetic approach of the teacher helped to ease the students' anxieties on their first day of school.