How to Use empathetic in a Sentence

empathetic

adjective

• But there have been, once or twice, a few who have said it in a way that was not as empathetic.
  — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
• The value of empathetic leadership reached a fever pitch over the past few years.
  — Paige Francis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
• Joachim Trier’s film about an aimless 30-year-old is witty, empathetic, and one of the best movies of the year.
  — David Sims, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2022
• Shorty was also the most empathetic pet with whom I was ever blessed to share my life.
  — cleveland, 3 June 2022
• The workforce has made a huge shift from empathetic to cynical over the last few years.
  — Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2024
• But this relief comes at a cost to the empathetic person.
  — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022
• Both of these stories are told well, by a shrewd and empathetic voice — well, two such voices.
  — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
• Someone strong, empathetic and humble, as the day is long– that's my dad.
  — Nakylah Carter, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2023
• The sheriff and Salinas were initially empathetic and kept her abreast of the case’s progress.
  — Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
• Here, the other kids surround Bluey in an empathetic group hug, then begin to howl like members of the same pack.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
• Mills was a totally empathetic host — like the dad in the song, he was charmed by her self-effacing jokes.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2022
• Despite knowing that both Candy and Alan are in the wrong, we’re prompted to feel empathetic with her.
  — Olivia Bria, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2023
• Quick with wit and always loaded with a smile, Noah pairs a sense of mischief with an empathetic heart and, most of the time, a pleasant demeanor.
  — Hannah Drown, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
• Bathed in a nostalgic golden yellow hue and light in tone despite the heavy themes, King of the Hill is a tender and empathetic film seen through the eyes of a child.
  — Jihane Bousfiha, Men's Health, 9 Feb. 2023
• Within the halls of CNN, Licht got credit for his blunt and empathetic approach.
  — Brian Stelter, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022
• In the front, caustic teen and skeezy dude four times her age likewise find empathetic common ground.
  — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 June 2022
• The therapist is hoping to meet a man who is mature, empathetic, and who won’t be on his phone the whole time during their date nights.
  — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
• After Tiller—takes an empathetic approach not just to the people who do this work, but also to the people who seek their help.
  — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024
• To be sure, not all human doctors who sound empathetic truly feel that way in the moment.
  — Evan Selinger and Thomas Carroll, STAT, 15 Aug. 2024
• Varadkar said he’s often asked why the Irish are so empathetic to the Palestinians.
  — Tia Goldenberg and Ravi Nessman, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
• The tight-lipped, blame-spreading despot could hardly pose a greater contrast to the inclusive, empathetic Wine.
  — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023
• Be empathetic, creative and unique; make your viewers feel good and connect with them.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Woke means the evolution of thought to be tolerant of and empathetic to others.
  — Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
• The simple change is more empathetic to a parent who doesn’t want to be filling out paperwork away from their sick child.
  — Blake Morgan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
• Viserys is empathetic, but not enough to be by his wife’s bedside when her labors begin.
  — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022
• Here was a whole world of empathetic characters and a compelling plot that had space for my voice and my band’s music to punctuate it.
  — Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 21 Sep. 2023
• Not to mention that day that the woman whose voice carried you through so much of your life was equally a beautiful and empathetic soul as well.
  — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023
• The beloved, empathetic, and adventurous spirit of Ariel still shines supreme in each episode.
  — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
• Harvey’s production now features the empathetic Zach Wyatt in the title role, just demonstrative enough to fill princely shoes, just enough of a cypher for others.
  — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
• While there is, on the farther left wing of the progressive spectrum, a lack of tolerance for questioning their own orthodoxies, at heart, these are attempts at inclusion and understanding, at bringing us towards a more empathetic society.
  — Donovan McAbee, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024