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Empathetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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empathetic

 

[ ɛmˈpæθətɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

empathy towards others

Showing empathy towards others; being able to understand and share the feelings of others.

Synonyms

compassionate, sympathetic, understanding.

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Word Description / Examples
empathetic

Describing someone who can deeply understand and share the feelings of another person.

  • She was very empathetic towards her friend's situation after the loss
compassionate

Refers to showing concern and care for others, often with a desire to help alleviate their suffering.

  • The compassionate nurse stayed by the patient's side and comforted him
understanding

Describes someone who is accepting and forgiving of others' faults and mistakes, often used in everyday situations.

  • Her understanding nature made it easy for people to talk to her about their problems
sympathetic

Used to express feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune, and also to denote someone who is supportive and understanding.

  • He was sympathetic when he heard about the difficulties his colleague was facing

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her empathetic nature towards her colleagues.
  • He always displays an empathetic attitude towards those in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "empathetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empático

🇮🇳 सहानुभूतिशील

🇩🇪 einfühlsam

🇮🇩 empatik

🇺🇦 емпатичний

🇵🇱 empatyczny

🇯🇵 共感的

🇫🇷 empathique

🇪🇸 empático

🇹🇷 empatik

🇰🇷 공감하는

🇸🇦 متعاطف

🇨🇿 empatický

🇸🇰 empatický

🇨🇳 有同情心的

🇸🇮 empatičen

🇮🇸 samúðarfullur

🇰🇿 эмпатиялы

🇬🇪 ემპათიური

🇦🇿 empatik

🇲🇽 empático

Etymology

The word 'empathetic' is derived from the noun 'empathy', which originated from the Greek word 'empatheia', meaning 'passion'. The term gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of psychology and the focus on emotional intelligence. Being empathetic is considered a valuable trait in interpersonal relationships and communication.

See also: empathize, empathizer, empathy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,381, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.