English Synonym Finder

sympathetically

Definitions

In a way that shows pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

In a manner that shows agreement with or support for an idea or proposal.

Examples

She listened sympathetically as her friend poured out her troubles.

The teacher nodded sympathetically when the student explained why the assignment was late.

Synonyms

compassionately kindly understandingly warmly tenderly benevolently feelingly

Antonyms

unsympathetically callously indifferently heartlessly coldly unsentimentally cruelly