sympathetic in English dictionary

  • sympathetic

    Meanings and definitions of "sympathetic"

    • adjective
      Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
    • adjective
      Of or relating to similarity.
    • of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy
    • sympathetic (sound)
    • Having the same tastes and temperament.
    • adjective
      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"
    • adjective
      having similar disposition and tastes; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
    • adjective
      (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play"
    • adjective
      of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation"
    • adjective
      relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; "sympathetic vibration"
    • adjective
      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 of "sympathetic" in English dictionary

    charitable, empathetic, good-hearted are the top synonyms of "sympathetic" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "sympathetic" in English dictionary

    unsympathetic is the antonym of "sympathetic" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of sympathetic

    • sympathetic ( comparative more sympathetic, superlative most sympathetic)
    • sympathetic (comparative more sympathetic, superlative most sympathetic)
  • Sympathetic

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