Sympathy Definition & Meaning
sympathy
- noun
- an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding"
- sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
- a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other; "the two of them were in close sympathy"
"Sympathy" in song lyrics
See how sympathy is used in real songs:
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"Sympathy"
Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy * -
"Used to speak sweet with sympathy"
Blu — Amnesia -
"And now she justified cryin rivers for sympathy"
CunninLynguists — Dance For Me
Words that rhyme with sympathy
Usage tips for "sympathy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sympathy" 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 sympathy to find words that pair well.