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- [sim-puh-thet-ik]
- /ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk/
- /sɪmpəˈθetɪklɪ/
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- [sim-puh-thet-ik]
- /ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of sympathetically word
- adjective sympathetically characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener. 1
- adjective sympathetically acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial: With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion. 1
- adjective sympathetically looking upon with favor (often followed by to or toward): She is sympathetic to the project. 1
- adjective sympathetically Anatomy, Physiology. pertaining to that part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves that arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord, and functioning in opposition to the parasympathetic system, as in stimulating heartbeat, dilating the pupil of the eye, etc. Obsolete. pertaining to the autonomic nervous system in its entirety. 1
- adjective sympathetically Physics. noting or pertaining to vibrations, sounds, etc., produced by a body as the direct result of similar vibrations in a different body. 1
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Origin of sympathetically
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < New Latin sympathēticus < Greek sympathētikós. See sym-, pathetic
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Parts of speech for Sympathetically
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sympathetically popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adv sympathetically
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
- affirmatively — affirming or assenting; asserting the truth, validity, or fact of something.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
adverb sympathetically
- admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
- angelically — of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- caringly — In a caring manner.
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