sympathetically

• De maneira que demonstra compreensão e cuidado com o sofrimento ou os sentimentos de outra pessoa.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows understanding and care for someone else's suffering or feelings." It can also be used in a technical sense (e.g., a sympathetic vibration) but the primary meaning relates to emotional compassion.

1. With compassionB2formal

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

   Com compaixão

   • She listened sympathetically to his story.
   • The doctor spoke sympathetically to the worried parents.
   • He nodded sympathetically as she described her loss.

   Sinônimoscompassionatelyempatheticallyfeelinglykindlypitifullyunderstandinglywarmly

   Antônimoscallouslycoldlyindifferentlyunsympathetically

2. In agreement or supportC1formal

   In a way that shows approval, support, or favorable attitude.

   Com aprovação

   • The committee responded sympathetically to the proposal.
   • The audience reacted sympathetically to the speaker's ideas.
   • The government has acted sympathetically towards the refugees.

   Sinônimosagreeablyapprovinglyfavorablypositively

   Antônimosantagonisticallyunsympathetically