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- Dictionarysympathetic/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
- 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy: "she was sympathetic towards staff with family problems" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) attracting the liking of others: "Hubbell is a more sympathetic character" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of SYMPATHETIC is existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association. How to use sympathetic in a sentence.
Sympathetic definition: characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate. See examples of SYMPATHETIC used in a sentence.
characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate. a sympathetic listener. 2. acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial.
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.
Definition of sympathetic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for SYMPATHETIC: compassionate, empathetic, empathic, understanding, humane, gentle, loving, affectionate; Antonyms of SYMPATHETIC: unsympathetic, hard, callous, heartless, insensitive, inhuman, obdurate, unfeeling.
SYMPATHETIC meaning: 1 : feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation having or showing feelings of sympathy often + to or toward; 2 : having or showing support for or approval of something often + to or toward
1 sympathetic (to/toward somebody) kind to someone who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems a sympathetic listener I did not feel at all sympathetic toward Kate. I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= someone to talk to about your problems) . a sympathetic response She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
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.
