compassionate
//kəmˈpæʃənət//
Adjective
compassionateCanonical form
more compassionateComparative
most compassionateSuperlative
1
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or misfortune of others.
She is a compassionate nurse who always listens to her patients.
2
Granted or given on the grounds of suffering or hardship.
She was granted compassionate leave to attend her father's funeral.