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Sympathetic

/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

📖 Definitions of "Sympathetic"

adjective
  1. 1

    Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

    "John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look."

  2. 2

    Relating to similarity

    "Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence."

  3. 3

    Relating to the sympathetic nervous system

    "Sympathetic innervation involves epinephrine."

  4. 4

    Relating to sounds induced by vibrations conveyed through a fluid or gas from a body already in vibration.

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