adj · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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UK:/kəmˈpæʃənət/
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UK:/kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/
CMU ARPABET:K AH0 M P AE1 SH AH0 N AH0 T
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate
1675, Robert South, A Sermon preached at Christ-Church, in Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, London: Thomas Bennett, 1692, p. 574, [...] there never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender, and compassionate.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: empathetic, sympathetic, ruthful
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 2
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
compassionate leave; a compassionate visa
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adj
Meaning 3
Inviting or asking for pity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
