be sympathetic

Definition of be sympathetic in English English dictionary
sympathetic: having a fellow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others
sympathetic: {a} having mutual sensation, tender
Sympathetic: sympathetical
sympathetic: Of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system or some of its branches; produced by stimulation on the sympathetic nervious system or some part of it; as, the sympathetic saliva, a modified form of saliva, produced from some of the salivary glands by stimulation of a sympathetic nerve fiber
sympathetic: relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; "sympathetic vibration"
sympathetic: of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy
sympathetic: of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation
sympathetic: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor"
sympathetic: {s} compassionate, caring, concerned, understanding
sympathetic: If you are sympathetic to a proposal or action, you approve of it and are willing to support it. She met people in London who were sympathetic to the Indian freedom struggle + sympathetically sym·pa·theti·cal·ly After a year we will sympathetically consider an application for reinstatement
sympathetic: You describe someone as sympathetic when you like them and approve of the way that they behave. She sounds a most sympathetic character
sympathetic: Produced by sympathy; applied particularly to symptoms or affections
sympathetic: having similar disposition and tastes; "a compatible married couple"; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
sympathetic: (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play"
sympathetic: expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward; "sympathetic to the students' cause"; "a sympathetic observer"; "a sympathetic gesture"
sympathetic: of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation"
sympathetic: If you are sympathetic to someone who is in a bad situation, you are kind to them and show that you understand their feelings. She was very sympathetic to the problems of adult students It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend. + sympathetically sym·pa·theti·cal·ly She nodded sympathetically
sympathetic: Inclined to sympathy; sympathizing
sympathetic: Produced by, or expressive of, sympathy