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compassionate

UK
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
US
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ɪt/

Translations

compassionateadjective
more compassionate
Comp.
most compassionate
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
US
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ɪt/
The compassionate nurse comforted the patient with kind words and a gentle touch.
L'infirmier compatissant a réconforté le patient avec des mots gentils et une touche délicate.
Additional translations
de compassionSe dit surtout dans un contexte administratif ou professionnel, notamment pour un congé accordé par bienveillance.
Synonyms
caring
sympathetic
considerate
benevolent
kind-hearted
empathetic
humanitarian
warm-hearted
Antonyms
cruel
heartless
callous
uncompassionate
compassionateverb
compassionated
Past Simple
compassionated
Past Participle
compassionating
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
US
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
Additional translations
compatir àEmploi rare ou littéraire.

Definitions

compassionateadjective
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
The compassionate nurse comforted the patient with kind words and a gentle touch.
Denoting a benefit, allowance, or arrangement provided out of sympathy for someone in special need, especially by an employer.
The company offers compassionate leave for employees dealing with family emergencies.
compassionateverb
(archaic or rare) To feel or show pity or sympathy for the suffering of someone.
The kindly priest compassionated the widows and orphans after the storm.
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