compassionate

US /kəmˈpæʃənɪt/

UK /kəm'pæʃənət/

B2

adjective

  • Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
  • Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
  • Characterized by or arising from sympathy or concern for others.
  • Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

other

  • To feel or show compassion for.

noun

  • Leave granted on compassionate grounds, such as to care for a sick relative.
  • An organization showing sympathy and concern for others.