Pronunciation

/səˈtɛmətɪk/

Definitions

• Adjective: Showing or feeling sympathy; compassionate or understanding. For example: “She was deeply sympathetic towards the homeless man’s plight.”
• Noun: A person who is sympathetic or showing sympathy. For example: “The sympathetic audience clapped after the performance.”
• Verb: To feel or express sympathy. For example: “He sympathized with her when she told him about her troubles.”

Phrases

• “Displaying sympathetic understanding” means to show empathy or comprehension.
• “A sympathetic listener” is someone who pays close attention and feels for others’ emotions.
• “Sympathetic donation” refers to a charitable contribution made out of compassion.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Her sympathetic nature made her a great friend to those in need.”
• Noun: “The sympathetic committee voted to approve the aid request.”
• Verb: “After hearing his story, the crowd sympathized with the victim.”

Synonyms

• Compassionate
• Empathetic
• Sympathizing
• Tolerant
• Understanding

Antonyms

• Unsympathetic
• Cynical
• Indifferent
• Unfeeling
• Unempathetic