How to Use empathetic in a Sentence

empathetic

adjective
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  • But there have been, once or twice, a few who have said it in a way that was not as empathetic.
    — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Over the years, fans have come to know all sides of Heavenly—the bold truth-teller and the empathetic friend.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Dozens of empathetic responses rolled in, from some of the tens of thousands of women in the group.
    — Jenny Singer, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The value of empathetic leadership reached a fever pitch over the past few years.
    — Paige Francis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Joachim Trier’s film about an aimless 30-year-old is witty, empathetic, and one of the best movies of the year.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Shorty was also the most empathetic pet with whom I was ever blessed to share my life.
    — cleveland, 3 June 2022
  • The workforce has made a huge shift from empathetic to cynical over the last few years.
    — Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But this relief comes at a cost to the empathetic person.
    — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Both of these stories are told well, by a shrewd and empathetic voice — well, two such voices.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Someone strong, empathetic and humble, as the day is long– that's my dad.
    — Nakylah Carter, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The sheriff and Salinas were initially empathetic and kept her abreast of the case’s progress.
    — Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
  • Here, the other kids surround Bluey in an empathetic group hug, then begin to howl like members of the same pack.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The best type of leadership style is one that is both resilient and empathetic.
    — Mohit Gupta, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Women were drawn to Grossheim, who had an empathetic demeanor, mild blue eyes, and sandy hair.
    — D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2021
  • People where empathetic, but some didn’t know what to say or how to respond.
    — Tamara Conniff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Above all, a trustee must be empathetic when dealing with the client and their family.
    — Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Mills was a totally empathetic host — like the dad in the song, he was charmed by her self-effacing jokes.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2022
  • Despite knowing that both Candy and Alan are in the wrong, we’re prompted to feel empathetic with her.
    — Olivia Bria, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Quick with wit and always loaded with a smile, Noah pairs a sense of mischief with an empathetic heart and, most of the time, a pleasant demeanor.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Bathed in a nostalgic golden yellow hue and light in tone despite the heavy themes, King of the Hill is a tender and empathetic film seen through the eyes of a child.
    — Jihane Bousfiha, Men's Health, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Within the halls of CNN, Licht got credit for his blunt and empathetic approach.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022
  • In the front, caustic teen and skeezy dude four times her age likewise find empathetic common ground.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 June 2022
  • The therapist is hoping to meet a man who is mature, empathetic, and who won’t be on his phone the whole time during their date nights.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • After Tiller—takes an empathetic approach not just to the people who do this work, but also to the people who seek their help.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Chan, who wrote the screenplay after the birth of her first child, presents a deeply empathetic depiction of Jing’s travails.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The beauty of this group is to be incredibly empathetic, but also to give each other the space to think.
    — Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2021
  • To be sure, not all human doctors who sound empathetic truly feel that way in the moment.
    — Evan Selinger and Thomas Carroll, STAT, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Varadkar said he’s often asked why the Irish are so empathetic to the Palestinians.
    — Tia Goldenberg and Ravi Nessman, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The first season was standard Sorkin — a group of empathetic people working to deliver the news for the sake of the facts and bettering the world (never mind the ratings).
    — EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Those with predominantly purple auras are said to be wise, empathetic, and have a deep sense of purpose.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025

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