Sympathetically
adverb
In a kind and understanding way.
He listened sympathetically as I explained my problem.
Often appears as...
- listened sympathetically
- nodded sympathetically
adverb
In a way that shows approval or support.
The audience clapped sympathetically.
Often appears as...
- clapped sympathetically
- viewed sympathetically
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
In a way that relates to the interaction or cooperation of two or more things.
The medicine therapies work sympathetically with the body's own healing process.
Often appears as...
- work sympathetically
- interact sympathetically
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a kind and understanding way.
He listened sympathetically as I explained my problem.
Often appears as...
- listened sympathetically
- nodded sympathetically
adverb
In a way that shows approval or support.
The audience clapped sympathetically.
Often appears as...
- clapped sympathetically
- viewed sympathetically
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
In a way that relates to the interaction or cooperation of two or more things.
The medicine therapies work sympathetically with the body's own healing process.
Often appears as...
- work sympathetically
- interact sympathetically
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Use 'sympathetically' to convey emotional support when someone shares difficulties.
She smiled sympathetically when I recounted the day's stressful events.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
'Sympathetically' can describe non-verbal reactions that express care and concern.
He patted my back sympathetically as I sobbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Depth
Indicates depth of feeling, beyond mere understanding.
They responded sympathetically, their eyes reflecting my sadness.
Compare with
attentivecompassionatekindtenderunderstandingly
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Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
the entertainment industry into the press on the whole you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and Prejudice of many kinds please continue to let us see characters in your movies your plays your columns who suffer with severe mental illness portray them sympathetically and portray them in all
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A tale of mental illness...
A message to the entertainment industry and to the On the whole, you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and prejudice of many kinds. Please, continue to let us see characters in your movies, your plays, your columns, who suffer with severe mental illness. Portray them sympathetically,
Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
the entertainment industry into the press on the whole you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and Prejudice of many kinds please continue to let us see characters in your movies your plays your columns who suffer with severe mental illness portray them sympathetically and portray them in all
Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
A message to the entertainment industry and to the On the whole, you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and prejudice of many kinds. Please, continue to let us see characters in your movies, your plays, your columns, who suffer with severe mental illness. Portray them sympathetically,
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Quote examples
Lionel Blue
British Clergyman
I have begun to sympathetically understand Paul, though I don't like him much.
Quote examples
Lionel Blue
British Clergyman
I have begun to sympathetically understand Paul, though I don't like him much.
Example 1 of 1
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