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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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   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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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.

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

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   You describe someone as sympathetic when you like them and approve of the way that they behave. She sounds a most sympathetic character. Synonyms: like-minded , compatible , agreeable , friendly More Synonyms of sympathetic

7. 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).

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

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

9. 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.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › sympatheticSympathetic - definition of sympathetic by The Free Dictionary

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    adj. 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.

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

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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.