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sympathetic
01
showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good
Examples
The teacher was sympathetic to the student who was struggling with the coursework.
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my difficulties at work.
02
showing or having compassion, understanding, and a generous nature
Examples
The teacher 's sympathetic words comforted the student during tough times.
03
of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions
Examples
The sympathetic nervous system activates during stressful situations.
A surge in sympathetic activity causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
04
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
Examples
The protagonist is a sympathetic character despite his flaws.
Writers create sympathetic villains to add complexity.
05
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
Examples
The tuning fork produced a sympathetic vibration in the nearby string.
Sympathetic resonance amplified the sound of the instrument.
06
having similar disposition and tastes
Examples
They became friends because they were sympathetic in their interests.
Sympathetic colleagues often collaborate well.
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