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sympathetic - Dictionary definition and meaning for sympathetic

SYMPATHETIC

  • (adj.) 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"

  • (adj.) (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings

    "the sympathetic characters in the play"

    synonyms : appealing , likable , likeable

  • (adj.) of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

    "sympathetic neurons", "sympathetic stimulation"

  • (adj.) relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

    "sympathetic vibration"

    synonyms : harmonic

  • (adj.) showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

    "was charitable in his opinions of others", "kindly criticism", "a kindly act", "sympathetic words", "a large-hearted mentor"

    synonyms : benevolent , charitable , good-hearted , kindly , large-hearted , openhearted

    her uncle is such a wonderful benevolent man, that you just fall in love with him. -added by diviya_inlas

  • (adj.) having similar disposition and tastes

    "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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