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sympathetically

UK
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli/
US
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli/

Translations

sympatheticallyadverb
UK
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli/
US
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli/
She listened sympathetically to his problems.
Она сочувственно выслушала его проблемы.
Synonyms
compassionately
understandingly
empathetically
kindly
tenderly

Definitions

sympatheticallyadverb
In a way that shows pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
She listened sympathetically as her friend recounted the difficult events of the past week.
In a manner that shows understanding or shared feelings.
He nodded sympathetically, indicating that he understood the challenges she was facing.
In a manner involving or mediated by the sympathetic nervous system.
The pupils dilated sympathetically as part of the fight-or-flight response.
By sympathetic resonance; in response to the vibration of another object or source.
The piano strings rang sympathetically when the violin hit the same frequency.
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