sympathetic

/sˌɪmpəθˈɛtɪk/

/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

sympathetic

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

synonyms : benevolent

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings

synonyms : appealing

relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

synonyms : harmonic

having similar disposition and tastes

displaying support or approval

Examples

1. Shortly after the events of November 10 in Wilmington, sympathetic newspapers covered the story with distorted narratives.

2. The sympathetic is very vigilant.

3. Because your tutors are sympathetic.

4. The Roman emperor was sympathetic to local culture.