Intermediate Describing People

Compassionate

/kəmˈpæʃənət/ adjective

Meaning

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering of others.

हिंदी मेंदूसरों के दुख के प्रति सहानुभूति और चिंता महसूस करना या दिखाना।

Example Sentences

“The nurse was known for being compassionate.”

यह नर्स दयालु होने के लिए जानी जाती थी।

“He gave a compassionate response to the complaint.”

उसने इस शिकायत का दयालु जवाब दिया।

⚠ Common Mistake

The noun form is "compassion" — "compassionate" is only the adjective.

Good to Know

Synonyms
caring, empathetic
Antonyms
cold, unfeeling

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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