sym·pa·thet·ic (s m p -th t k)adj. 1. Of, expressing, feeling, or resulting from sympathy: a sympathetic glance. 2. Favorably inclined: not at all sympathetic to her proposal. 3. Agreeably suited to one's disposition or mood; congenial: sympathetic surroundings. 4. Of, relating to, or acting on the sympathetic nervous system: a sympathetic neuron; sympathetic stimulation. 5. a. Relating to or being vibrations, especially musical tones, produced in one body by energy from a nearby vibrating body and having the same frequency as the vibration of the nearby body. b. Emitting such vibrations: sympathetic strings. [Greek sumpath  tikos, from sumpatheia, sympathy; see sympathy.]sym pa·theti·cal·ly adv. |
sympathetic [ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk]
adj
1. characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy; understanding
2. in accord with the subject's personality or mood; congenial a sympathetic atmosphere
3. (when postpositive, often foll by to or towards) showing agreement (with) or favour (towards) sympathetic to the proposals
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy physiol of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the parasympathetic system accelerating the heartbeat, dilating the bronchi, inhibiting the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc. Compare parasympathetic
5. (Physics / General Physics) relating to vibrations occurring as a result of similar vibrations in a neighbouring body sympathetic strings on a sitar
sympathetically adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | sympathetic - of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation" anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals physiology - the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms |
| 2. | sympathetic - 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" compassionate - showing or having compassion; "heard the soft and compassionate voices of women" congenial - suitable to your needs; "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" unsympathetic - not sympathetic or disposed toward; "unsympathetic officialdom"; "people unsympathetic to the revolution"; "his dignity made him seem aloof and unsympathetic" | |
| 3. | sympathetic - 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" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" | |
| 4. |  sympathetic - (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play"drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater unappealing, unlikable, unlikeable, unsympathetic - (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings; "all the characters were peculiarly unsympathetic" | |
| 5. | sympathetic - having similar disposition and tastes; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion" similar - marked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats" | |
| 6. | sympathetic - relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; "sympathetic vibration" harmonious - musically pleasing |
sympathetic
adjective
1. caring, kind, understanding, concerned, feeling, interested, kindly, warm, tender, pitying, supportive, responsive, affectionate, compassionate, commiserating, warm-hearted, condoling It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
caring indifferent, insensitive, callous, unsympathetic, cold, steely, unmoved, disinterested, uncaring, uninterested, apathetic, inhumane, unfeeling, cold-hearted, uncompassionate
caring indifferent, insensitive, callous, unsympathetic, cold, steely, unmoved, disinterested, uncaring, uninterested, apathetic, inhumane, unfeeling, cold-hearted, uncompassionate
2. supportive, encouraging, pro, approving of, friendly to, in sympathy with, well-disposed towards, favourably disposed towards They were sympathetic to our cause.
3. like-minded, compatible, agreeable, friendly, responsive, appreciative, congenial, companionable, well-intentioned She sounds a most sympathetic character.
like-minded unresponsive, uncongenial
like-minded unresponsive, uncongenial
Translations
sympathetic [ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk] ADJ
1. (= showing pity) → compasivo (to con) (= kind, understanding) → comprensivo
they were sympathetic but could not help → estaban de nuestra parte pero no podían ayudarnos
we found a sympathetic policeman who helped us → encontramos a un policía que amablemente nos ayudó
he wasn't in the least sympathetic → no mostró compasión alguna
they are sympathetic to actors → están dispuestos a escuchar a los actores
to be sympathetic to a cause (= well-disposed) → solidarizarse con or apoyar una causa
they were sympathetic but could not help → estaban de nuestra parte pero no podían ayudarnos
we found a sympathetic policeman who helped us → encontramos a un policía que amablemente nos ayudó
he wasn't in the least sympathetic → no mostró compasión alguna
they are sympathetic to actors → están dispuestos a escuchar a los actores
to be sympathetic to a cause (= well-disposed) → solidarizarse con or apoyar una causa
2. [ink, nerve, pain etc] → simpático
sympathetic [ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk] adj
(= compassionate) → compatissant(e) (= understanding) → bienveillant(e), compréhensif/ive
to be sympathetic to sb's problems → être sensible aux problèmes de qn
to be sympathetic towards sb (= understanding) → partager les sentiments de qn
to be sympathetic to sb's problems → être sensible aux problèmes de qn
to be sympathetic towards sb (= understanding) → partager les sentiments de qn
(= approving) → favorable
Public opinion seemed sympathetic → L'opinion publique semblait favorable.
to be sympathetic to a cause (= well-disposed) → sympathiser avec une cause
Public opinion seemed sympathetic → L'opinion publique semblait favorable.
to be sympathetic to a cause (= well-disposed) → sympathiser avec une cause
(= likeable) [character] → sympathique
sympathetic
adj
(= showing pity) → mitfühlend, teilnahmsvoll; (= understanding) → verständnisvoll; (= well-disposed) → wohlwollend, wohlgesonnen (geh); look, smile → verbindlich, freundlich; to be or feel sympathetic to(wards) somebody (= showing pity) → mit jdm mitfühlen; (= understanding) → jdm Verständnis entgegenbringen, für jdn Verständnis haben; (= being well-disposed) → mit jdm sympathisieren; he was most sympathetic when I told him all my troubles → er zeigte sehr viel Mitgefühl für all meine Sorgen; a sympathetic ear → ein offenes Ohr
(= likeable) → sympathisch
(Physiol, Phys) → sympathisch; sympathetic vibration → Mitschwingung f; sympathetic string → mitschwingende Saite, Bordunsaite f; sympathetic magic → Sympathiezauber m
sympathetic [ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk] adj (showing pity) → compassionevole; (kind, understanding) → comprensivo/a
they were sympathetic but could not help → sono stati molto comprensivi ma non hanno potuto aiutare
to be sympathetic to a cause (well-disposed) → simpatizzare per una causa
to be sympathetic towards (person) → essere comprensivo/a nei confronti di
they were sympathetic but could not help → sono stati molto comprensivi ma non hanno potuto aiutare
to be sympathetic to a cause (well-disposed) → simpatizzare per una causa
to be sympathetic towards (person) → essere comprensivo/a nei confronti di
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