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EMPATHETIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states

Example:

a sensitive and empathetic school counselor

Synonyms:

empathetic; empathic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sympathetic (expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward)

Derivation:

empathy (understanding and entering into another's feelings)

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