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   sym·pa·thet·ic

   /ˌsimpəˈTHedik/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy: "he was sympathetic toward staff with family problems" Similar commiseratingcommiserativepityingcondolingconsolingcomfortingsupportiveencouragingcompassionatecaringconcernedsolicitousempatheticconsideratekindlykindkindheartedsoftheartedtenderheartedwarmwarmheartedunderstandingsensitiveOpposite unsympatheticunfeeling
   • ▪ showing approval of or favor toward an idea or action: "he was sympathetic to evolutionary ideas" Similar in favor ofin sympathy withapproving ofproon the side ofsupportive ofsupporting offavorableencouraging ofwell disposed tofavorably disposed toreceptive toresponsive toOpposite unsympatheticindifferentopposed
   • 2. (of a person) attracting the liking of others: "Audrey develops as a sympathetic character" Similar likablepleasantagreeablecongenialfriendlygenialcompanionableeasy to get along withsimpaticoOpposite unsympatheticunfriendly
   • ▪ (of a structure) designed in a sensitive or fitting way: "buildings that were sympathetic to their surroundings"
   • 3. relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves arising from ganglia near the middle part of the spinal cord, supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands, and balancing the action of the parasympathetic nerves.
   • 4. relating to, producing, or denoting an effect which arises in response to a similar action elsewhere.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to an affinity or paranormal influence’, as in sympathetic magic): from sympathy, on the pattern of pathetic.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSYMPATHETIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering: He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem. She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her (= listen to her in a kind and understanding way) once in a while. Opposite.

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   The meaning of SYMPATHETIC is existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association. How to use sympathetic in a sentence.

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   having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. adjective. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. “the sympathetic characters in the play” synonyms: appealing, likable, likeable.

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   Sympathetic definition: characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate. See examples of SYMPATHETIC used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSYMPATHETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy; understanding 2. in accord with the subject's personality or.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsympathetic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ kind to somebody who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems. a sympathetic listener. a sympathetic response. She was very sympathetic when I was sick. sympathetic to/towards somebody I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySYMPATHETIC definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SYMPATHETIC meaning: 1. showing that you understand and care about someone's problems: 2. agreeing with or supporting…. Learn more.

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   sĭmpə-thĕtĭk. Of, expressing, resulting from, feeling, or showing sympathy; sympathizing. Favorably inclined. Not at all sympathetic to the proposal. In agreement with one's tastes, mood, feelings, disposition, etc.; congenial. Showing favor, approval, or agreement. To be sympathetic to a plan.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › sympatheticsympathetic - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    sympathetic meaning, definition, what is sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone’s...: Learn more.

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    characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy; understanding. in accord with the subject's personality or mood; congenial: a sympathetic atmosphere. when postpositive, often followed by to or towards: showing agreement (with) or favour (towards)