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COMPASSIONATE, a. Having a temper or disposition to pity; inclined to show mercy; merciful; having a heart that is tender, and easily moved by the distresses, sufferings, wants and infirmities of others.
COMPASSIONATE, v.t. To pity; to commiserate; to have compassion for.
Having a temper or disposition to pity;
sympathetic; merciful.
There never was any heart truly great and
generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. Complaining; inviting pity;
pitiable.
[R.] Shak.
Syn. -- Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful. To have compassion for] to pity; to commiserate; to
sympathize with.
Compassionates my pains, and pities me. | ||||||||