Use 'sympathetically' to convey emotional support when someone shares difficulties. She smiled sympathetically when I recounted the day's stressful events.
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Non-verbal Cues
'Sympathetically' can describe non-verbal reactions that express care and concern. He patted my back sympathetically as I sobbed.
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Emotional Depth
Indicates depth of feeling, beyond mere understanding. They responded sympathetically, their eyes reflecting my sadness.