What is Compassionate?
A deep awareness of another's suffering combined with a heartfelt desire to help alleviate it. It is empathy in action — not just feeling with someone, but being moved to respond. Compassion is one of the most healing forces in human relationships.
When you might feel compassionate
Compassionate is a specific form of tenderness, which itself is a type of love. You might experience this feeling in situations where love is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define compassionate.