sympathetic

Definition

  • adj. of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
  • adj. expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
  • adj. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
  • adj. having similar disposition and tastes

Example sentences

  1. a.

    She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

  2. n.

    He is a sympathetic person who always understands others' feelings.