sympathetic
adjectives
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
"sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation"
pertains to
domain category
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
domain category
the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
"sympathetic to the students' cause"; "a sympathetic observer"; "a sympathetic gesture"
is similar to
feeling or expressing sympathy
"made commiserative clicking sounds with his tongue"- Kenneth Roberts
is similar to
showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
"a sensitive and empathetic school counselor"
see also
showing or having compassion
"heard the soft and compassionate voices of women"
see also
suitable to your needs
"a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock
see also
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
"kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
"was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor"
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
"the sympathetic characters in the play"
antonym
having similar disposition and tastes
"with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
is derived from
is similar to
marked by correspondence or resemblance
"similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats"
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
"sympathetic vibration"
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