sympathetically

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/

Definition

In a way that shows understanding and care for someone else's feelings or problems.

Examples

• The doctor listened sympathetically as the patient described their chronic pain.

• He nodded sympathetically when I explained why I couldn't finish the project on time.

• She responded sympathetically to the news of his sudden job loss.

Synonyms of sympathetically

Words with a similar meaning to sympathetically:

• kindly
• compassionately
• empathetically

Antonyms of sympathetically

Words with the opposite meaning to sympathetically:

• unsympathetically
• coldly

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