
Empathetic
Genuine Concern
To be empathetic means to truly care about others' feelings, not just pretending to care.

He had an empathetic response to the news of his friend's illness.
Not Pity
Empathy involves understanding others, not feeling sorry for them.

After listening carefully, she gave an empathetic nod, showing she understood his situation.
Emotional Depth
Using 'empathetic' implies deep emotional insight into another person's experience.

His empathetic demeanor helped calm the distressed child.
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