COMPASSIONABLE
Com*pas"sion*a*ble, a.
Defn: Deserving compassion or pity; pitiable. [R.] Barrow.
COMPASSIONATE
Com*pas"sion*ate, a.
1. Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful. There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. South.
2. Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable. [R.] Shak.
Syn.
— Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful.
COMPASSIONATE
Com*pas"sion*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compassionated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Compassionating.]
Defn: To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize
with.
Compassionates my pains, and pities me. Addison.
COMPASSIONATELY
Com*pas"sion*ate*ly, adv.
Defn: In a compassionate manner; mercifully. Clarendon.