Compassionate – Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

(Pronounced kuhm-pa-shuh-nuht)

To remember the definition of the word compassionate, use the following mnemonic:

She was competitive and passionate (compassionate) about winning, but she also showed sympathy and concern for the other competitors. 

Examples of compassionate in a sentence

My boyfriend failed to be compassionate after my dog died, so I dumped him. 

The compassionate little girl shared her lunch with the homeless man. 

During tragedies, compassionate people will reach out to help those in need.