empathetic
1 synonym and 1 antonym for empathetic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing an understanding of and sensitivity toward other people's feelings.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use empathetic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
empathetic listener
empathetic response
Etymology
A later variant of "empathic," reshaped to sound closer to "sympathetic."
Full origin of empathetic →Frequently asked questions
What does “empathetic” mean?
The word “empathetic” means showing an understanding of and sensitivity toward other people's feelings. In plain terms, good at understanding and sharing how other people feel.
How do you pronounce “empathetic”?
“Empathetic” is pronounced ehm-puh-THEH-tihk (/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “empathetic” in a sentence?
Here is “empathetic” used in a sentence: “The nurse was calm and empathetic with anxious patients.”
What part of speech is “empathetic”?
“Empathetic” is an adjective.
