English · Emotions & Feelings
compassionate
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
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feeling deep sympathy
Advancedadjective
Definition
Someone compassionate feels and shows deep sympathy and concern for others' suffering. Compassionate action seeks to relieve that suffering.
Example
She gave a compassionate response to the grieving family.
She gave a compassionate response to the grieving family.
Etymology
From Latin 'compassio', meaning suffering together.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on kindness, care, and human connection.