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

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   sympathetic: [adjective] existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association.

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

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   SYMPATHETIC definition: 1. used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care…. Learn more.

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   sympathetic: 1 adj expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward “ sympathetic to the students' cause” “a sympathetic observer” “a sympathetic gesture” Synonyms: compassionate showing or having compassion congenial suitable to your needs kind having or showing a tender and ...

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

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

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC 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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › sympatheticSympathetic Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Sympathetic definition: Of, expressing, feeling, or resulting from sympathy. She leaned against his chest for a moment, comforted by his sympathetic embrace.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A complete guide to the word "SYMPATHETIC": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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

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    Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, ... He was speaking to a highly sympathetic audience. sympathetic to/towards somebody/something to be sympathetic to the party’s aims; Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. Extra Examples.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › sympatheticsympathetic | meaning of sympathetic in Longman Dictionary of ...

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