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sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
Antonyms: unsympathetic,
Examples:
The sympathetic characters in the play.
sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
Synonyms: harmonic,
Examples:
Sympathetic vibration.
sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
Examples:
Sympathetic words.
sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
Antonyms: unsympathetic,
Examples:
Sympathetic to the students' cause.
A sympathetic observer.
A sympathetic gesture.
A sympathetic observer.
A sympathetic gesture.
sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)having similar disposition and tastes
Examples:
With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion.
sympathetic
adjective(sym-pa-thet-ic)of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
Examples:
Sympathetic neurons.
Sympathetic stimulation.
Sympathetic stimulation.