Grade 6
(com-pas-sion-ate) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. showing sympathy and concern for others.

Example Sentence

Ellen is a compassionate friend.

More Example Sentences

The compassionate teacher helped her students.

Synonyms

kind; caring; sympathetic

Antonyms

cruel; harsh; unfeeling

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Rhymes

  • passionate

  • compassionate
  • dispassionate