compassionate
Translation
compassionate, sympathetic, caring
Examples
She is a very compassionate person.
She is a very compassionate person.
He gave a compassionate smile.
He gave a compassionate smile.
Grammar Patterns
compassionate (towards sb.) feeling or showing sympathy for others The nurse was very compassionate towards her patients.
a compassionate person/action describing someone or something as sympathetic He is a kind and compassionate man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sympathetic, empathetic, kind, caring; Antonyms: cruel, heartless, indifferent
Etymology
The adjective form of 'compassion', from Latin 'com-' (with) + 'pati' (to suffer).
Memory Tips
If you have the noun 'compassion', you are the adjective 'compassionate'. Remember them as a pair.