sympathetic

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adjective

sym·pa·thet·ic ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce sympathetic (audio)

: existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association

: appropriate to one's mood, inclinations, or disposition

: marked by kindly or pleased appreciation

the biographer's approach was sympathetic

: given to, marked by, or arising from sympathy, compassion, friendliness, and sensitivity to others' emotions

a sympathetic gesture

: favorably inclined : approving

not sympathetic to the idea

: showing empathy

: arousing sympathy or compassion

a sympathetic role in the play

: of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

: mediated by or acting on the sympathetic nerves

: relating to musical tones produced by sympathetic vibration or to strings so tuned as to sound by sympathetic vibration

sympathetically

ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce sympathetic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective He received much help from sympathetic friends. I didn't find the hero in the movie very sympathetic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Republicans have repeatedly blocked previous efforts to pass additional coronavirus funding, saying the administration hasn’t used all the money that Congress already provided for pandemic relief, and some see less reason to be sympathetic now.

Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Evans’ take on Vinton is sympathetic, but his film’s strength is its attention to the complexities of a man who was closed off from his own feelings.

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 Owens was sympathetic, however, with arguments that the ban left pregnant women with dangerous complications and their doctors in a difficult position.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Suburban schools, which generally have had more trouble this spring hiring game officials than arranging transportation, have been sympathetic.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2022 Even though some of my coworkers were sympathetic, some were not.

Kathryn Watson, SELF, 13 May 2022 The first is sympathetic, while the second practically throws her out of his office.

Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022 And the Supreme Court, six of whose nine members are conservative, won’t be sympathetic.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Mar. 2022 The officers interrogating Abdurrahim were sympathetic.

John Beck, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022

Noun

Gary Kiedaisch, a commissioner sympathetic to their cause, quit too.

Adam Drapcho, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Rachel Berry, a sympathetic, but egotistical heroine who strove to be in the spotlight, notoriously made her life goal to play Fanny Brice on Broadway, an arc which was prominently part of the show's plotline for many seasons.

Wilson Wong, NBC News, 12 July 2022 Some Hollywood figures, pundits and viewers have been supportive of Smith, or at least sympathetic, arguing that the actor was simply defending his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, after Rock made a crass joke about her shaved head.

Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021 In 1936, King Edward VIII—a monarch sympathetic to the Nazis—was forced to abdicate in order to marry the divorcée Wallis Simpson.

Priya Satia, The New Republic, 20 May 2022 Tired of Haitian resistance, the Americans installed Louis Borno, a savvy politician sympathetic to the occupation, as president.

New York Times, 20 May 2022 But deans and chairs must appoint a faculty hiring committee sympathetic to the aims of the benefactor.

Michael Poliakoff, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 But the show never really conveys her beliefs — one of many soft-pedalings from creator Robbie Pickering to render his protagonist sympathetic.

Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 The Turbins belong to a milieu sympathetic to monarchy—Elena’s husband is a Baltic German and an anti-Bolshevik officer.

Marci Shore, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	sympathetically
释义	sympathetic 1 of 2 adjective sym·pa·thet·ic ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-tik 1 : existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association 2 a : appropriate to one's mood, inclinations, or disposition b : marked by kindly or pleased appreciation the biographer's approach was sympathetic 3 : given to, marked by, or arising from sympathy, compassion, friendliness, and sensitivity to others' emotions a sympathetic gesture 4 : favorably inclined : approving not sympathetic to the idea 5 a : showing empathy b : arousing sympathy or compassion a sympathetic role in the play 6 a : of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system b : mediated by or acting on the sympathetic nerves 7 : relating to musical tones produced by sympathetic vibration or to strings so tuned as to sound by sympathetic vibration sympathetically ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb sympathetic 2 of 2 noun : a sympathetic structure especially : sympathetic nervous system Synonyms Adjective commiserative compassionate empathetic empathic humane understanding See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He received much help from sympathetic friends. I didn't find the hero in the movie very sympathetic. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Republicans have repeatedly blocked previous efforts to pass additional coronavirus funding, saying the administration hasn’t used all the money that Congress already provided for pandemic relief, and some see less reason to be sympathetic now. Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Evans’ take on Vinton is sympathetic, but his film’s strength is its attention to the complexities of a man who was closed off from his own feelings. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 Owens was sympathetic, however, with arguments that the ban left pregnant women with dangerous complications and their doctors in a difficult position. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Suburban schools, which generally have had more trouble this spring hiring game officials than arranging transportation, have been sympathetic. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2022 Even though some of my coworkers were sympathetic, some were not. Kathryn Watson, SELF, 13 May 2022 The first is sympathetic, while the second practically throws her out of his office. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022 And the Supreme Court, six of whose nine members are conservative, won’t be sympathetic. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Mar. 2022 The officers interrogating Abdurrahim were sympathetic. John Beck, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022 Noun Gary Kiedaisch, a commissioner sympathetic to their cause, quit too. Adam Drapcho, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Rachel Berry, a sympathetic, but egotistical heroine who strove to be in the spotlight, notoriously made her life goal to play Fanny Brice on Broadway, an arc which was prominently part of the show's plotline for many seasons. Wilson Wong, NBC News, 12 July 2022 Some Hollywood figures, pundits and viewers have been supportive of Smith, or at least sympathetic, arguing that the actor was simply defending his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, after Rock made a crass joke about her shaved head. Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021 In 1936, King Edward VIII—a monarch sympathetic to the Nazis—was forced to abdicate in order to marry the divorcée Wallis Simpson. Priya Satia, The New Republic, 20 May 2022 Tired of Haitian resistance, the Americans installed Louis Borno, a savvy politician sympathetic to the occupation, as president. New York Times, 20 May 2022 But deans and chairs must appoint a faculty hiring committee sympathetic to the aims of the benefactor. Michael Poliakoff, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 But the show never really conveys her beliefs — one of many soft-pedalings from creator Robbie Pickering to render his protagonist sympathetic. Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 The Turbins belong to a milieu sympathetic to monarchy—Elena’s husband is a Baltic German and an anti-Bolshevik officer. Marci Shore, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective New Latin sympatheticus, from Latin sympathia sympathy First Known Use Adjective 1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1808, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing sympathetic sympathetic nervous system sympathetic magic sympathetic vibration sympathetic strike reflex sympathetic dystrophy sympathetic nervous system sympathetic magic sympathetic vibration sympathetic strike reflex sympathetic dystrophy Kids Definition sympathetic adjective sym·pa·thet·ic ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-tik 1 : feeling or showing care or understanding I received help from sympathetic friends. 2 : feeling favorable They're not sympathetic to the idea. Medical Definition sympathetic 1 of 2 adjective sym·pa·thet·ic ˌsim-pə-ˈthet-ik 1 : of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system 2 : mediated by or acting on the sympathetic nerves sympathetic 2 of 2 noun : a sympathetic structure especially : sympathetic nervous system sympathetically adverb as in compassionately Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compassionately sweetly respectfully politely humanely solicitously deferentially sensibly discreetly prudently decorously wisely chivalrously judiciously gallantly thoughtfully justifiably pleasantly fairly validly courteously considerately graciously kindheartedly kindly excusably reasonably nicely well Antonyms & Near Antonyms contemptuously scornfully rudely disdainfully cruelly disrespectfully viciously thoughtlessly nastily discourteously impolitely heartlessly unfairly inconsiderately snootily shabbily See More
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sympathetic

adjective

noun

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing sympathetic

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