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Synonyms & Similar Words
compassionately
kindly
gently
considerately
thoughtfully
tenderly
mercifully
humanely
benevolently
altruistically
charitably
generously
magnanimously
leniently
softly
quietly
meekly
mildly
patiently
understandingly
tolerantly
kindly
warmly
sociably
friendly
affably
cordially
agreeably
pleasantly
genially
amicably
peacefully
calmly
soothingly
comfortingly
reassuringly
consolingly
supportively
Meaning of Sympathetically
The primary meaning of "Sympathetically" is to show or feel sympathy, which is a feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
Definitions
- Showing or feeling sympathy, which is a feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune
- * Having or showing the ability to share someone else's feelings, especially sadness or trouble
- * Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for physical and mental activity
Etymology of Sympathetically
The word "Sympathetically" originates from the Greek words "sympathēs" meaning "feeling with" or "having a fellow feeling", and the suffix "-ically" which forms an adverb
The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe the ability to share and understand another's feelings
Example Uses
- The nurse listened sympathetically to the patient's concerns and offered words of comfort
- * The teacher spoke sympathetically to the student who was struggling with the assignment
- * The charity organization responded sympathetically to the crisis, providing aid and support to those affected
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unsympathetically
unkindly
harshly
brutally
cruelly
heartlessly
pitilessly
mercilessly
inhumanely
callously
indifferently
apathetically
coldly
distantly
remotely
unfeelingly
unemotionally
impassively
stoically
unresponsive
unconcerned
uninterested
dismissively
curtly
brusquely
rudely
roughly
coarsely
abrasively