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Definition of Sympathetic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system. "Sympathetic stimulation"
2. Adjective. Expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward. "A sympathetic gesture"
Also: Compassionate, Congenial, Kind
Similar to: Commiserative, Condolent, Empathetic, Empathic
Derivative terms: Sympathy, Sympathy
Antonyms: Unsympathetic
Similar to: Commiserative, Condolent, Empathetic, Empathic
Derivative terms: Sympathy, Sympathy
Antonyms: Unsympathetic
3. Adjective. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. "A large-hearted mentor"
Exact synonyms: Benevolent, Charitable, Good-hearted, Kindly, Large-hearted, Openhearted
Similar to: Kind
Derivative terms: Charitableness, Kindliness
Similar to: Kind
Derivative terms: Charitableness, Kindliness
4. Adjective. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. "The sympathetic characters in the play"
Exact synonyms: Appealing, Likable, Likeable
Category relationships: Drama
Derivative terms: Appealingness, Like, Like
Antonyms: Unsympathetic
Category relationships: Drama
Derivative terms: Appealingness, Like, Like
Antonyms: Unsympathetic
5. Adjective. Having similar disposition and tastes. "With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
6. Adjective. Relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body. "Sympathetic vibration"
Definition of Sympathetic
1. a. Inclined to sympathy; sympathizing.
Definition of Sympathetic
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sympathetic
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