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sympathetically
01
in a way that shows sorrow or concern for someone else's difficulties
Examples
He sympathetically nodded as she described her difficulties.
The teacher sympathetically acknowledged the student's struggles.
1.1
in a sensitive and careful way, especially when dealing with something that needs gentle treatment
Examples
The historic building was sympathetically renovated to preserve its charm.
The garden was sympathetically designed to blend with the natural landscape.
Examples
The council sympathetically considered the proposal for park improvements.
Investors sympathetically received the new business plan.
2.1
in a way that creates a favorable or positive impression of someone or something
Examples
The article sympathetically depicted the volunteers' efforts.
The film sympathetically showed the struggles of the working class.
03
in a way related to or influenced by the sympathetic nervous system
Examples
The medication sympathetically stimulated the patient's heart rate.
The nerves sympathetically responded to external stress.
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