sympathetic

Describes a person who shows understanding, care, and compassion for someone else's feelings or problems.

ruОписывает человека, который проявляет понимание, заботу и сострадание к чувствам или проблемам другого человека.esDescribe a una persona que muestra comprensión, cuidado y compasión hacia los sentimientos o problemas de otra persona.frQualifie une personne qui fait preuve de compréhension, de bienveillance et de compassion envers les sentiments ou les problèmes d'autrui.deBeschreibt eine Person, die Mitgefühl und Verständnis für die Gefühle oder Probleme anderer zeigt. Im Deutschen kann das Wort auch 'mitfühlend' oder 'verständnisvoll' bedeuten, aber auch 'sympathisch' im Sinne von 'ansprechend' oder 'wohlwollend'.ptDescreve uma pessoa que demonstra compreensão, cuidado e compaixão pelos sentimentos ou problemas de outra pessoa. Em inglês, também pode significar solidário ou favorável a uma causa ou ideia.zh形容一个人对别人的感受或困难表现出理解、关心和同情。也指表示赞同或支持的。arيصف شخصًا يُظهر تفهمًا واهتمامًا وتعاطفًا مع مشاعر الآخرين أو مشكلاتهم، ويميل إلى مواساتهم ودعمهم. ويشير أيضًا إلى ما يعبّر عن هذا التعاطف أو ينمّ عنه.

1. Related to the sympathetic nervous system C1 formal medical

   Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action in stressful situations.

   • The sympathetic nervous system triggers the fight-or-flight response.
   • Sympathetic nerve fibers control heart rate and blood pressure.
   • The drug affects both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

   ruСимпатическийessimpático (relativo al sistema nervioso simpático)frsympathique (relatif au système nerveux sympathique)desympathischptSimpáticozh交感神经的arسمبثاوي

   Antonyms: parasympathetic

2. Showing compassion B1 formal

   Expressing or feeling compassion, understanding, or friendly feelings toward someone, especially in distress.

   • She was very sympathetic when I told her about my loss.
   • He gave a sympathetic nod as she explained her situation.
   • The teacher was sympathetic to the student's struggles.

   ruСочувствующийesCompasivo, comprensivofrCompatissantdeMitfühlendptCompreensivozh同情的arمتعاطف

   Synonyms: caringcompassionateconcernedempathetickindsupportiveunderstanding

   Antonyms: callouscoldhardheartedheartlessindifferentpitilessunfeelingunsympathetic

3. Motivated by kindness B2 formal

   Showing or motivated by sympathy, understanding, and generosity toward others.

   • The community offered sympathetic support to the flood victims.
   • Her sympathetic actions helped the family through a difficult time.
   • He made a sympathetic donation to the charity.

   ruСочувствующийesCompasivo, bondadosofrmotivé par la bienveillancedeMitfühlendptSolidáriozh同情的arمتعاطف

   Synonyms: benevolentcaringcompassionateconsiderateempathetichumanekindkindheartedunderstandingwarmhearted

   Antonyms: callouscruelhardheartedmercilesspitilessunkindunsympathetic

4. Evoking empathy in literature C1 formal art

   Describing characters in literature or drama that evoke empathic or sympathetic feelings from the audience.

   • The protagonist is a sympathetic character who overcomes great odds.
   • Shakespeare's Hamlet is a deeply sympathetic figure.
   • The film's villain is surprisingly sympathetic, with a tragic backstory.

   ruВызывающий сочувствиеesque suscita simpatía (en literatura)frÉmouvant (en littérature)deMitleid erregendptQue desperta compaixãozh令人同情的arمثير للتعاطف

   Synonyms: appealingendearingengaginglikeablewinning

   Antonyms: repellentrepulsiveunappealingunsympathetic

5. Having similar tastes B2 formal

   Having a similar disposition, interests, or tastes as another person.

   • They became friends because they were sympathetic in their love of music.
   • We found a sympathetic companion in our hiking group.
   • The two artists were sympathetic in their creative styles.

   ruБлизкий по духуesafínfrayant des goûts similairesdeGleichgesinntptAfimzh志趣相投arمُتَوافِق في الذوق والميول

   Synonyms: agreeablecompatiblecongenialkindredlike-minded

6. Related to sympathetic vibrations C2 formal scientific

   Relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body, often in acoustics or physics.

   • The tuning fork induced sympathetic vibrations in the nearby string.
   • Sympathetic resonance can amplify sound in musical instruments.
   • The bridge collapsed due to sympathetic vibrations from the wind.

   ruСвязанный с резонансомessimpatético (relativo a vibraciones)frsympathique (vibrations)deMit Resonanz verbundenptRelativo a vibrações simpáticaszh共振的arمتعلق بالاهتزازات الرنينية

   Synonyms: resonant

• more sympathetic comparative form
• most sympathetic superlative form