compassionate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Definition

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering.

Examples

• She has a compassionate heart and always tries to help those in need.

• The organization provides compassionate care to refugees.

• His compassionate response to the tragedy touched everyone.

Synonyms of compassionate

Words with a similar meaning to compassionate:

• kind
• caring
• sympathetic
• benevolent

Antonyms of compassionate

Words with the opposite meaning to compassionate:

• unkind
• cruel
• indifferent

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