compassionately

Definitions

In a way that shows sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

With a feeling of deep empathy and a desire to alleviate the distress of another.

Examples

The nurse spoke compassionately to the patient, easing their fears about the upcoming surgery.

She handled the difficult situation compassionately, ensuring that everyone involved felt heard and respected.

Synonyms

kindly mercifully tenderly sympathetically humanely benevolently warmly

Antonyms

cruelly ruthlessly heartlessly coldly callously pitilessly harshly