Compassionate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpæʃənət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Compassionate is an adjective meaning Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
Meaning
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
More Meanings
- Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
- (transitive, archaic) To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.
- (obsolete) Inviting or asking for pity.
Example Sentences
The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate
compassionate leave; a compassionate visa
It boots thee not to be compassionate: After our sentence plaining comes too late.
As a compassionate Turcoyse which doth tell By looking pale, the wearer is not well,
Word Forms
- compassionates
- compassionating
- compassionated
Synonyms for compassionate
Depending on context, synonyms include empathetic, sympathetic, ruthful, piteous, pitiable, pathetic.
Antonyms for compassionate
Common opposites include uncompassionate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humane, tenderhearted, caring, merciful, sorry, pity.
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Sources & Attribution
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