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sympathetically /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli /adverb1In 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...- Sympathetically, he leads George away, offering him a drink.
- She treats him sympathetically.
- I sympathetically offered to explain to her professor why her paper would be late.
2In a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action: 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.
- Many people believe that employers will not look sympathetically on requests to work flexibly.
- The plea for restraint was treated sympathetically.
3In a way that attracts the liking of others: supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed...- They're played sympathetically by a solid group of actors.
- Her bumbling father is sympathetically depicted.
- The homeless often appear sympathetically in his poetry.
3.1In a sensitive or appropriate way: the oak panelled lounge 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.
- The exhibition fits sympathetically within its site in the interior of the schoolhouse.
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