American English
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛ.ɾɪk̚/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Understanding and caring about another person's feelings or problems.
In “sympathetic,” the strongest stress is on the third syllable: /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛ.ɾɪk̚/.
Understanding and caring about another person's feelings or problems.
My manager was sympathetic to my family problems.
She gave me a sympathetic smile.
Sympathetic usually means understanding or supportive, not simply pleasant. For Spanish «simpático» meaning pleasant, use nice or friendly.
sympathetic friend · sympathetic response · sympathetic to someone's problems
be sympathetic to someone
be sympathetic toward someone's situation
Supporting or approving of a person, group, plan, or cause.
The senator is sympathetic to the workers' demands.
The committee took a sympathetic view of the proposal.
sympathetic to the cause · sympathetic view · sympathetic attitude
be sympathetic to a proposal
have a sympathetic view of an issue
Making people feel that they understand and care about a person.
The novel's main character is sympathetic despite his mistakes.
The film offers a sympathetic portrayal of the immigrant family.
sympathetic character · sympathetic portrayal
a sympathetic character
a sympathetic portrayal of someone
Listen to someone with care and understanding.
She lent me a sympathetic ear after the meeting.