Empathetic

Pronunciation: /ɛmˈpæθətɪk/

Definitions of empathetic

adjective describing someone who has the ability to understand and share the feelings of others

Example Sentences

A1 She is very empathetic and always tries to understand how others are feeling.

A2 The teacher showed an empathetic response to the student's struggles.

B1 Being empathetic towards your coworkers can help create a positive work environment.

B2 A good therapist needs to be empathetic and able to connect with their clients on an emotional level.

C1 The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a deeply empathetic character who shows compassion towards all.

C2 Leaders who are empathetic towards their team members are often more successful in building strong relationships.

Examples of empathetic in a Sentence

formal The therapist was known for being highly empathetic towards her clients.

informal I appreciate how empathetic you are towards others' feelings.

slang She's got a real knack for being empathetic, you know?

figurative His empathetic nature was like a warm blanket on a cold day, comforting those around him.

Grammatical Forms of empathetic

• past tense: empathized
• plural: empathetics
• comparative: more empathetic
• superlative: most empathetic
• present tense: empathizes
• future tense: will empathize
• perfect tense: has empathized
• continuous tense: is empathizing
• singular: empathetic
• positive degree: empathetic
• infinitive: to empathize
• gerund: empathizing
• participle: empathized

Origin and Evolution of empathetic

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'empathetic' is derived from the Greek word 'empatheia', which means 'passion' or 'strong feeling'. The term was later adapted into 'empathy' in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychological contexts, 'empathetic' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday language to describe the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.