empathetically

[ em-puh-thet-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that seeks to enter into or psychologically identify with the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of others:

   Physicians and other healthcare providers must be taught to listen carefully and empathetically to patients.

Other Words From

• non·em·path·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of empathetically¹

empathetic ( def ) + -ally

Example Sentences

There is only one moment, near the end, during which you feel utterly moved and empathetic.

From Washington Post

Seldom have the times demanded so much resilience, compassion and empathetic ability to imagine the problems and issues of others.

From Washington Post

She’ll think about the big picture in terms of how to get to her goal at the end, but she’s not always empathetic to the people around her.

From Washington Post

Our staff is kind, empathetic, and fun, while also rising to the difficult challenge of requiring the federal government and other actors to change their behavior to benefit the public interest.

From Outside Online

It’s not all that remarkable that Laurie is able to play such a brazenly bad character with empathetic and even compelling results — it’s very much in Laurie’s skill set.

From Washington Post