empathetic — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

empathetic (/ˌɛm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/)

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🔊 /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: able to share others’ feelings

Someone empathetic can understand and share the feelings of another person. Empathetic listening builds trust and connection.

Examples

🗣 A good nurse is patient and deeply empathetic.

Etymology

From ’empathy’, from Greek ’empatheia’, meaning passion or feeling into.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in talks on leadership, care, and human connection.

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Tags: compassion, connection

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