Synonyms for Sympathetic
Top synonyms for “sympathetic”: appealing, benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, harmonic, kindly, large-hearted, likable, and 9 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body“sympathetic vibration”
- (adjective)showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity“was charitable in his opinions of others”
- (adjective)having similar disposition and tastes“with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion”
- (adjective)expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward“sympathetic to the students' cause”
- (adjective)(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings“the sympathetic characters in the play”
- (adjective)of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system“sympathetic neurons”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "sympathetic"?
Common synonyms for "sympathetic" include appealing, benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, harmonic, kindly. Our thesaurus lists 17 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "sympathetic"?
Antonyms for "sympathetic" include unsympathetic. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "sympathetic" mean?
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body Example: "sympathetic vibration"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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