sympathetic
English → English
adj//ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk//
(emotion) Sympathetic: showing that you understand and care about someone else's suffering
The teacher was very sympathetic when the student explained why he missed the exam.
(English) The teacher was very sympathetic when the student explained why he missed the exam.
He gave a sympathetic nod as his friend told the story of his recent breakup.
(English) He gave a sympathetic nod as his friend told the story of his recent breakup.
Entry ID: en:en:sympathetic · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary