Empathy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛmpəθi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Empathy is a noun meaning Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
Meaning
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
More Meanings
- The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.
- (parapsychology, science fiction) A paranormal ability to psychically read another person's emotions.
- (obsolete slang) MDMA.
Example Sentences
She had a lot of empathy for her neighbor; she knew what it was like to lose a parent too.
While Musk said he believes in empathy and that “you should care about other people,” he also thinks it’s destroying society.
Like your body's in the room but you're not really there / Like you have empathy inside but you don't really care / Like you're fresh outta love but it's been in the air / Am I past repair?
Word Forms
- empathies
Synonyms for empathy
Depending on context, synonyms include ecstasy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include empathetic, compassion, sympathetic, sympathy, compassionate, commiseration.
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