Definition of Sympathetic
Sympathetic
sym·pa·thet·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Feeling or showing compassion and understanding for others.
e.g. The nurse was sympathetic towards the patient's family.
(adjective)
favorably inclined or understanding another's position;
e.g. He was sympathetic to his employees suggestions because they worked on the front lines.
(adjective)
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system;
e.g. His sympathetic side seemed to fracture when deciding whether to fight or flee the situation.
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someone’s heart goes out to someone
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