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   sympathetic

   /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy: "she was sympathetic towards staff with family problems" Similar commiseratingcommiserativepityingcondolingconsolingcomfortingsupportiveencouragingcompassionatecaringconcernedsolicitousempatheticconsideratekindlykindkind-heartedsoft-heartedtender-heartedwarmwarm-heartedunderstandingsensitiveOpposite unsympatheticunfeeling
   • ▪ showing approval of or favour towards an idea or action: "he was sympathetic to evolutionary ideas" Similar in favour ofin sympathy withapproving ofproon the side ofsupportive ofsupporting offavourableencouraging ofwell disposed tofavourably disposed toreceptive toresponsive toOpposite unsympatheticindifferentopposed
   • 2. (of a person) attracting the liking of others: "Hubbell is a more sympathetic character" Similar likeablepleasantagreeablecongenialfriendlygenialcompanionableeasy to get along withsimpaticoOpposite unsympatheticunfriendly
   • ▪ (of a structure) designed in a sensitive or appropriate 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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   Learn the meaning of sympathetic as an adjective for understanding, support, or agreement. See how to use it in sentences and contrast it with nice.

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     SYMPATHETIC meaning: 1. used to describe someone who shows,...

   • Znaczenie Sympathetic, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SYMPATHETIC definicja: 1. used to describe someone who...

   • Sympathetic in Arabic

     SYMPATHETIC translate: مُتَعاطِف. Learn more in the...

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     SYMPATHETIC translate: 理解, 有同情心的，同情的,...

   • Unsympathetic

     UNSYMPATHETIC definition: 1. not sympathetic (= showing that...

   • Portuguese Translation

     SYMPATHETIC translate: solidário, compreensivo,...

   • Sympathetic in Polish

     sympathetic translate: współczujący, życzliwy, współczujący,...

   • Sympathetic in Spanish

     SYMPATHETIC translate: comprensivo, compasivo, simpático/ca...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sympatheticSympathetic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sympathetic, from adjective to noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how sympathetic relates to the sympathetic nervous system, musical vibration, and empathy.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sympatheticSympathetic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of sympathetic as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Sympathetic can mean kind, understanding, agreeable, or relating to the nervous system or vibrations.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › sympatheticsympathetic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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. I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= somebody to talk to about your problems).

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Sympathetic means showing that you understand and care about someone's problems, or agreeing with or supporting someone's ideas or actions. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms and translations.