empathetic
[ em-puh-thet-ik ]
/ ˌɛm pəˈθɛt ɪk /
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adjective
relating to or characterized by empathy, the psychological identification with the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of others: One of the great strengths of the school is our sensitive, empathetic counseling staff.
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Also em·path·ic [em-path-ik]. /ɛmˈpæθ ɪk/.
OTHER WORDS FROM empathetic
em·pa·thet·i·cal·ly, em·path·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·em·path·ic, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH empathetic
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