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sympathetic

UK
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
US
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Translations

sympatheticadjective
more sympathetic
Comp.
most sympathetic
Super.
UK
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
US
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
She was very sympathetic to his situation.
Она была очень сочувствующей к его ситуации.
The teacher was sympathetic to the students' concerns.
Учитель был отзывчивым к беспокойствам студентов.
He gave her a sympathetic smile.
Он подарил ей сочувственную улыбку.
Synonyms
compassionate
empathetic
understanding
caring
kind
considerate
supportive
solicitous
Antonyms
unsympathetic
sympatheticnoun
sympathetics
pl
UK
/ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
US
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
Rare; denotes a person who is supportive or sympathetic to a cause.
Synonyms
partisan
confidant
well-wisher
friend
advocate
ally
supporter
sympathizer

Definitions

sympatheticadjective
Showing or expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings.
She was sympathetic to his situation and offered her help.
Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's response to stress or emergency situations.
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response.
Agreeing with or supporting a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
He was sympathetic to the cause and joined the protest.
Relating to or produced by resonance between objects or by harmonious vibration.
A sympathetic vibration from the guitar strings made the nearby glass vibrate.
sympatheticnoun
A person who shares or supports the feelings, views, or cause of another; a sympathizer.
The activists found several sympathetics within the local government.
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