compassionate
adjective/kəmˈpæʃənət/
Frequency rank: #7,205 most common English word
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering.
Example sentence
The compassionate nurse held the patient's hand and spoke gently throughout the difficult procedure.
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