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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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     used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they...

   • 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 existing or operating through an affinity to showing empathy or compassion. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of sympathetic.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySYMPATHETIC | definition in the Cambridge English 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.

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

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   A sympathetic person is one who's motivated by compassion. You can imagine that most of the people who work for the Red Cross are sympathetic types. In literature and film, the sympathetic character is the one who is likable or who evokes feelings of sympathy from the audience.

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   Sympathetic means feeling or showing sympathy, or having a special affinity or relationship. Learn the origin, usage, and contrast with empathetic of this adjective.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective sympathetic, which can describe someone who is kind, understanding or supportive, or someone who approves of or shares someone's views. See example sentences, synonyms and collocations with sympathetic.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sympatheticMeaning of sympathetic – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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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 in different languages.