sympathetic
1 adj If you are sympathetic to someone who is in a bad situation, you are kind to them and show that you understand their feelings.
oft v-link ADJ to n
She was very sympathetic to the problems of adult students..., It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
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sympathetically adv ADV with v
She nodded sympathetically.
2 adj If you are sympathetic to a proposal or action, you approve of it and are willing to support it.
oft v-link ADJ to n
She met people in London who were sympathetic to the Indian freedom struggle...
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sympathetically adv ADV with v
After a year we will sympathetically consider an application for reinstatement.
3 adj You describe someone as sympathetic when you like them and approve of the way that they behave.
She sounds a most sympathetic character.