compassionate

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adjective

1. 1
   Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
2. 2
   Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
3. 3
   Inviting or asking for pity.

Verb

1. 1
   To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.