empathetic (/ˌɛm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/)
adjective · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /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