empathy
/ˈɛmpəθi/noun
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
Example sentence
- “She had a lot of empathy for her neighbor; she knew what it was like to lose a parent too.”
Featured as word of the day on April 17, 2026.
Related words
kindnessThe state of being kind.compassionDeep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.warmthA moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.tenderSensitive or painful to the touch.tendernessA tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.affectionateHaving affection or warm regard; loving; fond.