Definition & Meaning of "compassionate"in English

compassionate

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

caring

gentle

mellow

mild

soft

Examples

The nurse showed compassionate care and empathy towards the elderly patients in the nursing home.

to compassionate

to feel or share in the suffering of another

Examples

She compassionated with the victims of the disaster.

Lexical Tree

compassionately

compassionateness

uncompassionate

compassionate

compassion

compass

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