sympathetic
Translation
sympathetic, compassionate, understanding
Examples
She was very sympathetic when I lost my job.
She was very sympathetic when I lost my job.
He is sympathetic to our cause.
He is sympathetic to our cause.
Grammar Patterns
sympathetic to/towards ((sb./sth.)) He is sympathetic to our cause.
a sympathetic ((person)) She is a sympathetic character in the book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compassionate, understanding; Antonyms: unsympathetic, indifferent
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'pathos' (feeling, suffering). Literally 'feeling with'.
Memory Tips
'Sym-' means 'with' and 'path' relates to feeling (like in empathy). So, 'feeling with' someone.