sympathetic


Definition: Meaning of, sympathetic in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk /

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  1. caring and feeling sorry about someone's problems
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  2. [not before noun] willing to give approval and support to an aim or plan
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  3. sympathetic figure/character literary someone in a book, play etc who most people like
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  4. providing the right conditions for someone
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sympathetic used in phrases

  • sympathetic nervous system (noun)
    1. originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
  • sympathetic strike (noun)
    1. a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer
  • sympathetic vibration (noun)
    1. physics vibration produced by resonance
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