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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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   May 27, 2013 · 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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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sympathetic, from adjective to noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how sympathetic relates to the sympathetic nervous system, musical vibration, and empathy.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of sympathetic as an adjective for understanding, supporting or agreeing with someone or something. Find out how to use it in sentences and explore related words and phrases.

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   adjective. characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener. Synonyms: affectionate, tender, kind. Antonyms: unkind, hard. acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial:

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

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   Definitions of sympathetic. adjective. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › sympatheticsympathetic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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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 shares your views or opinions. See example sentences, synonyms and collocations with sympathetic.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sympatheticSYMPATHETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    4 days ago · Learn the meaning of sympathetic as an adjective to describe someone or something that is kind, understanding, or agreeable. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of sympathetic in British and American English.