compassionate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpæʃənət/

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Adjective

Positive compassionate

Comparative more compassionate

Superlative most compassionate

1. If someone or something is compassionate, they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.

   The nurse was a very caring, compassionate person.

Related words

• compassionately