empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
Examples of empathetic in a Sentence
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV. —
Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Amid all their attacks and counter-attacks, what motivates each aggrieved party comes to light, painting a rich, empathetic portrait of lives lived under immense pressure — and the illogical outlets that sometimes become our only means of relief. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 But Sutton, like the others, said Howard’s empathetic manner was a big perk. —Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Here, learn how to recognize if your child is an empath and adopt strategies for supporting their uniquely empathetic traits. —Laura Wheatman Hill, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for empathetic
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Amid all their attacks and counter-attacks, what motivates each aggrieved party comes to light, painting a rich, empathetic portrait of lives lived under immense pressure — and the illogical outlets that sometimes become our only means of relief. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 But Sutton, like the others, said Howard’s empathetic manner was a big perk. —Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Here, learn how to recognize if your child is an empath and adopt strategies for supporting their uniquely empathetic traits. —Laura Wheatman Hill, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for empathetic
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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