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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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The meaning of SYMPATHETIC is existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association. How to use sympathetic in a sentence.
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.
Sympathetic means having sympathy—having the same emotions as someone else, especially sadness. Being sympathetic in this way is usually understood to mean that you feel bad for someone because they are in a negative situation.
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.
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).
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.
SYMPATHETIC meaning: 1. showing that you understand and care about someone's problems: 2. agreeing with or supporting…. Learn more.
