Compassionate

/kəmˈpæʃ.ə.nət/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

The compassionate nurse always takes extra time to comfort her patients.

Characterized by the desire to alleviate the suffering of others.

His compassionate nature led him to volunteer at the homeless shelter.

Having a strong awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

She has a compassionate approach to teaching, which makes her students feel valued.

From Middle English, derived from Latin 'compassio' meaning 'to suffer with'.

show compassion

To demonstrate or express understanding and concern for someone else's distress.

compassionate care

Medical or personal care that is characterized by a focus on empathy and kindness.

empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

sympathy

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Soft-hearted

He's so soft-hearted, always helping out others; he's truly compassionate.

Bleeding heart

Some people call her a bleeding heart because she cares so much about animal rights.