compassionate
adjectiveUK /kəmˈpæʃənət/
US /kəmˈpæʃənət/
Being kind and caring when someone is sad or hurt.
The compassionate nurse held the scared child's hand.
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2. Showing deep awareness of another person's suffering along with a wish to help.
Her compassionate response to the crisis inspired everyone around her.
3. Feeling or expressing sorrow for the misfortunes of others.
He gave a compassionate look to the man who had lost his job.
4. Allowing for special circumstances out of kindness rather than strict rules.
The judge took a compassionate view and reduced the fine.