sympathetic

/,sɪmpə'θɛtɪk/ adjective
11 letters4 syllables23 points in Scrabble®24 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
ADJECTIVE
1

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

“the sympathetic characters in the play”

2

Relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body.

“sympathetic vibration”

3

Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity.

“sympathetic words”

4

Expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward.

“sympathetic to the students' cause”

“a sympathetic observer”

5

Having similar disposition and tastes.

“with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion”

6

Of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system.

“sympathetic neurons”

“sympathetic stimulation”

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