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Sympathetic Definition & Meaning

1. Feeling or showing compassion or understanding towards others' feelings or situations.

Example: She was sympathetic towards her friend who had just lost her job.

2. Having a harmonious relationship or connection with something or someone.

Example: The colors of the painting were sympathetic to the decor of the room.

3. Relating to the sympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Example: The doctor prescribed medication to regulate her overactive sympathetic nervous system.

4. Agreeing with or supporting a particular cause or idea.

Example: The politician's speech was sympathetic to the needs of the working class.

5. Capable of transmitting or receiving vibrations or sounds.

Example: The sympathetic strings on the sitar resonate with the main strings to create a unique sound.

Examples of the word sympathetic used in sentences.

  • The teacher was very sympathetic to my situation and gave me an extension on my paper.
  • My friend is very sympathetic whenever I am feeling sad.
  • The customer service representative was very sympathetic to my issue and helped me resolve it quickly.
  • The neighbor was very sympathetic to my mistake and forgave me.
  • The doctor was very sympathetic to my pain and prescribed me medication.
  • The teacher was very sympathetic towards the student who was struggling to understand the lesson.
  • It is important to be sympathetic to the needs of people with disabilities.
  • I feel sympathetic towards the homeless people who have to endure the harsh winter nights.
  • My friend was very sympathetic when I told her about my difficult day at work.
  • I am always sympathetic towards people who have lost their loved ones.
  • The author's sympathetic portrayal of the protagonist made the story all the more compelling.
  • The sympathetic cashier offered me a discount when she saw that I was struggling to pay.
  • He was sympathetic to her concerns, but ultimately had to make a tough decision.
  • Despite her frustrating behavior, her sympathetic nature won everyone over.
  • I appreciate your sympathetic words; they really helped ease my anxiety.
  • As a teacher, it is important to be sympathetic to the needs of every student in your class.
  • While not agreeing with his decision, I remained sympathetic to his reasoning.
  • The sympathetic response of the audience was overwhelming when the musician played his new song for the first time.
  • The movie's plot was so well-written that I couldn't help but feel sympathetic towards the antagonist.
  • Despite the company going bankrupt, the employees remained sympathetic towards their boss who had tried his best to save it.
  • Although she strongly disagreed with her friend's decision, she tried to be sympathetic and supportive of his choices.
  • Having a sympathetic ear during tough times can make all the difference in the world.
  • The audience gave a sympathetic round of applause when the actor forgot his lines on stage.
  • The teacher showed a sympathetic approach towards the student's struggle with the subject and provided additional help.
  • Despite having a strict boss, my colleagues are very sympathetic towards my workload.
  • After hearing about their situation, I felt sympathetic towards the family who had lost their home in the fire.
  • His sympathetic nature towards animals inspired him to volunteer at a local shelter, providing care and support to the furry residents.
  • My doctor was very sympathetic when I told her about my anxiety, and she prescribed me some medication to help me cope.
  • The teacher was always sympathetic and understanding to her students' problems outside of school.
  • The doctor's sympathetic demeanor put the nervous patient at ease during the examination.
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