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- Dictionarysympathetically/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune: "she listened sympathetically to Lizzy's grievances"
- 2. in a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action: "the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically"
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SYMPATHETICALLY definition: 1. in a way that shows you understand and care about someone else's suffering: 2. If a character…. Learn more.
1. : existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association. 2. a. : appropriate to one's mood, inclinations, or disposition. b. : marked by kindly or pleased appreciation. the biographer's approach was sympathetic. 3.
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.
SYMPATHETICALLY meaning: 1. in a way that shows you understand and care about someone else's suffering: 2. If a character…. Learn more.
sympathetically. adverb. /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/ in a way that is kind to somebody who is hurt or sad, and that shows that you understand and care about their problems. to smile at somebody sympathetically. The teacher listened sympathetically to the student’s problems. Want to learn more?
1. Of, expressing, feeling, or resulting from sympathy: a sympathetic glance. 2. Favorably inclined: not at all sympathetic to her proposal. 3. Agreeably suited to one's disposition or mood; congenial: sympathetic surroundings. 4. Of, relating to, or acting on the sympathetic nervous system: a sympathetic neuron; sympathetic stimulation. 5. a.
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).
