Sympathetic Definition
sympathetic
adjective
- of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system; "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation"
- 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"
- 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"
- (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play"
- having similar disposition and tastes; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion"
- relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; "sympathetic vibration"
"Sympathetic" in song lyrics
See how sympathetic is used in real songs:
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"My esoterics lyrics, I said it, you're synthetic or sympathetic"
Afu-Ra f/ RZA (Bobby Digital) — Dangerous Language -
"I know it sounds harsh but he can't be sympathetic"
DJ Format f/ MC Abdominal — Vicious Battle Raps -
"Please don't be sympathetic"
Masta Ace f/ Jane Doe — Dear Yvette
Words that rhyme with sympathetic
Usage tips for "sympathetic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sympathetic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sympathetic to find words that pair well.