
Compassionate
Emotional Response
Describes a deep emotional reaction to another's situation, beyond just understanding it.

Her compassionate response made the grieving family feel supported.
Action Driven
Implies an urge to take action to alleviate someone else's distress, not just to feel it.

Seeing the homeless man so cold, she gave him her scarf in a compassionate gesture.
Positive Connotation
Carries a strongly positive emotional charge, often used to highlight virtuous behavior.

The community praised the firefighter's compassionate bravery.
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BenevolentCaringCharitableEmpatheticKindMercifulSympatheticTender
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