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sympathetic
01
showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good
02
showing or having compassion, understanding, and a generous nature
03
of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions
04
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
05
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
06
having similar disposition and tastes
Example
The doctor was sympathetic to the patient's concerns about the upcoming surgery.
The teacher was sympathetic to the student who was struggling with the coursework.
The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions.
Despite their differences, they were always sympathetic to each other's feelings.
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my difficulties at work.
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