Empathetic

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Genuine ConcernPlay
To be empathetic means to truly care about others' feelings, not just pretending to care. SlideHe had an empathetic response to the news of his friend's illness.
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Not PityPlay
Empathy involves understanding others, not feeling sorry for them. SlideAfter listening carefully, she gave an empathetic nod, showing she understood his situation.
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Emotional DepthPlay
Using 'empathetic' implies deep emotional insight into another person's experience. SlideHis empathetic demeanor helped calm the distressed child.