compassionate
/kəmˈpæʃənət/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
Adjective
Examples
The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
Adjective
Examples
compassionate leave; a compassionate visa
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “compassionate” mean?
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
Is “compassionate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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