Definition of sympathetically in English:
sympathetically
adverb sɪmpəˈθɛtɪkliˌsɪmpəˈθɛdɪk(ə)li
1In a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
she listened sympathetically to Lizzy's grievances
I smiled sympathetically at the mother
Example sentencesExamples
- I sympathetically offered to explain to her professor why her paper would be late.
- Tears formed in her eyes and the man looked at her sympathetically.
- We listened sympathetically to the views of the residents.
- I'm really sorry to hear that, " I remarked, patting her shoulder sympathetically.
- She explained her night and her mother nodded sympathetically.
- Sympathetically, he leads George away, offering him a drink.
- She treats him sympathetically.
- She placed a hand on his sympathetically.
- One could easily picture her sympathetically tending grazed knees in the playground.
- He always listens sympathetically to the complaints of others.
2In a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action.
the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically
Example sentencesExamples
- His request was treated sympathetically by the ship's commanding officer.
- Many people believe that employers will not look sympathetically on requests to work flexibly.
- The plea for restraint was treated sympathetically.
- He often refused to show his constructions to visitors whom he did not think capable of responding sympathetically to them.
- Our instructions are to deal with the cases expeditiously and sympathetically.
3In a way that attracts the liking of others.
supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed
Example sentencesExamples
- Her bumbling father is sympathetically depicted.
- The homeless often appear sympathetically in his poetry.
- The dictator is portrayed sympathetically.
- They're played sympathetically by a solid group of actors.
- The evening news represented growers sympathetically.
- 3.1 In a sensitive or appropriate way.
the oak panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored
Example sentencesExamples
- The present owners have taken great care in sympathetically modernising the property.
- He added that the development would be sympathetically designed to fit in with the surrounding area.
- The listed building contains many historical features that are being sympathetically restored.
- The entire house has been sympathetically renovated.
- It can brighten the tone by allowing strings to resonate sympathetically with each other.
- It is a highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored.
- The farm has always been managed sympathetically for wildlife.
- Imagine my surprise when I finally heard the score played sympathetically and well.
- Listed as being of national importance, the house has been sympathetically preserved and restored.
- The exhibition fits sympathetically within its site in the interior of the schoolhouse.
Definition of sympathetically in US English:
sympathetically
adverbˌsɪmpəˈθɛdɪk(ə)liˌsimpəˈTHedik(ə)lē
1In a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
she listened sympathetically to Lizzy's grievances
I smiled sympathetically at the mother
Example sentencesExamples
- He always listens sympathetically to the complaints of others.
- She explained her night and her mother nodded sympathetically.
- One could easily picture her sympathetically tending grazed knees in the playground.
- She treats him sympathetically.
- She placed a hand on his sympathetically.
- Sympathetically, he leads George away, offering him a drink.
- I sympathetically offered to explain to her professor why her paper would be late.
- I'm really sorry to hear that, " I remarked, patting her shoulder sympathetically.
- We listened sympathetically to the views of the residents.
- Tears formed in her eyes and the man looked at her sympathetically.
2In a way that shows approval of or favor toward an idea or action.
the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically
Example sentencesExamples
- His request was treated sympathetically by the ship's commanding officer.
- He often refused to show his constructions to visitors whom he did not think capable of responding sympathetically to them.
- The plea for restraint was treated sympathetically.
- Many people believe that employers will not look sympathetically on requests to work flexibly.
- Our instructions are to deal with the cases expeditiously and sympathetically.
3In a way that attracts the liking of others.
supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed
Example sentencesExamples
- Her bumbling father is sympathetically depicted.
- The homeless often appear sympathetically in his poetry.
- They're played sympathetically by a solid group of actors.
- The evening news represented growers sympathetically.
- The dictator is portrayed sympathetically.
- 3.1 In a sensitive or appropriate way.
the oak panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored
Example sentencesExamples
- The farm has always been managed sympathetically for wildlife.
- He added that the development would be sympathetically designed to fit in with the surrounding area.
- The listed building contains many historical features that are being sympathetically restored.
- It is a highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored.
- It can brighten the tone by allowing strings to resonate sympathetically with each other.
- Imagine my surprise when I finally heard the score played sympathetically and well.
- Listed as being of national importance, the house has been sympathetically preserved and restored.
- The exhibition fits sympathetically within its site in the interior of the schoolhouse.
- The entire house has been sympathetically renovated.
- The present owners have taken great care in sympathetically modernising the property.