Definition of Compassionate
Compassionate
com·pas·sion·ate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
showing a strong feeling of understanding and caring for those who have pain and sadness;
e.g. The compassionate person, who saved the person's life by bringing them to the hospital, stayed there until he was sure the injured person was okay.
(adjective)
granted in an emergency or due to the circumstances;
e.g. He got a compassionate military leave to attend his mother's funeral.
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someone’s heart goes out to someone
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