Sympathetic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
• Rhymes: -É›tɪk

Alternative forms

• sympathetick obsolete

Full definition of sympathetic

Adjective

1. Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
2. Of or relating to similarity.Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

Antonyms

• unsympathetic

Derived terms

• parasympathetic nervous system
• sympathetic nervous system