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Compassionate

Kuh-MPA-shuh-nuht

/kʌˈmpæʃʌnʌt/

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compassionate

Dictionary meaning

Showing or having compassion.

Examples

  • Heard the soft and compassionate voices of women.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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