empathetic

Example Sentences

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But “Ankhmerwer”—gorgeously inscribed and illustrated and sprinkled with glimmering gold shrines, crowns, birds, gods and sun disks—rewards close looking and empathetic eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I’d also encourage you to think about what else you can offer besides an empathetic ear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

One kind and patient spectator conscripted to play the school counselor had to remove her shoe to improvise a sock puppet, one of the tools of her empathetic practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

"He was really cross, really empathetic to my situation, but upset that this crucial piece of evidence wasn't available."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“And I think you’re confusing being empathetic with being a pushover!”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman