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sympathetically

/sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk(ə)li/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Showing compassion or concern for others' suffering or for their needs.

  • adjective

    Feeling or showing sympathy or concern for someone.

  • adjective

    Relating to or characterized by sympathy or concern.


Rhymes
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compassionately , apathetically , empathetically
Variants
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sympathetic , sympathetically
Etymology
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From the Greek word sympatheia, from sym- ‘together’ + patheia ‘feeling, suffering’.


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  1. The term 'sympathetic' is often used in science to describe the response of one system or organism to another.

  2. The word 'sympathetic' comes from the same root as the word 'symphony', which refers to a musical composition that evokes a range of emotions in the listener.


Related Concepts
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  1. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

  2. Compassion: Feeling sympathy and concern for another's suffering and wanting to help alleviate it.


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Sympathetically is often used in literature, particularly in descriptions of characters or situations where compassion or concern is shown. For example, a sympathetic character may be one who is kind and understanding, or one who is able to relate to another's suffering.

How to Memorize "sympathetically"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person showing concern and care for another, or imagine yourself in a situation where you are feeling sympathy for someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feelings of kindness and understanding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sympathetic Sam' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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