CEFR B2

empathetic

adjective

Meaning

Having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Examples

The empathetic teacher always knew how to comfort her students when they were upset.
His empathetic response to her sadness made her feel truly heard and supported.

Synonyms: caring, sympathetic, understanding, compassionate, perceptive

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empathetic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Definition

Having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Examples

The empathetic teacher always knew how to comfort her students when they were upset.
His empathetic response to her sadness made her feel truly heard and supported.
Nurses often need to be highly empathetic to connect with patients and their families.

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