empathic vs empathetic
Definitions
adjective
- showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
Examples
In her clear, melodious voice, she stated that she was naturally empathic-she could feel the emotions of others- and that she was a telepath.
She must be wise but impulsive, empathic yet distant.
She seems to be drawn to these amoral roles; indeed, it's hard to imagine her playing someone warm or empathic.
Definitions
adjective
- showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
Examples
Meantime, the challenges of being Rector of Dundee should not daunt Kelly, with her empathetic skills, campaigning experience and endless enthusiasm.
But they could not be empathetic, they just couldn't understand because it had not happened to them.
Duma Key is not just a novel for the fans, but a cathartic response from King over his near-death accident in 1999; no doubt he relived his agonizing recovery while writing about Freemantle, and yet it is because of this firsthand experience, that Duma Key feels much more personal and empathetic.
