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The empathic friend noticed that Sam needed quiet support.
What does Empathic mean?
Empathic means able to understand and care about how someone else feels.
Dictionary definition
Able to understand and care about how someone else feels.
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What does empathic mean?
Empathic means able to understand and care about how someone else feels.
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WordEmpathic.
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MeaningEmpathic means able to understand and care about how someone else feels.
ExampleExample: The empathic friend noticed that Sam needed quiet support.
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- Syllables
- em · path · ik
- Strongest beat
- path
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on path.
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Synonyms
Words like Empathic
understandingUse when someone can see how another person feels.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncaringUse when someone shows little concern.
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Word family
Empathic word family
Base word
empathy
adjective
empathetic
Able to understand and care about another person’s feelings.
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Look for clues that show understanding another person’s feelings.
Common mix-up
Empathic is not the same as agreeing with everyone; it means caring about how someone feels.
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