sympathetically

adv
/sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk(ə)li/UK

Etymology

From sympathetical + -ly.

Definitions

  1. Owing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity

    Owing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.

    • I feel sure that here before me were assembled those, in whose unhealing hearts the sight of those bleak tablets sympathetically caused the old wounds to bleed afresh.
  2. In a manner which demonstrates a sharing in the feelings of others

    In a manner which demonstrates a sharing in the feelings of others; compassionately.

    • Still she didn't stir, so he patted her shoulder and added sympathetically, 'Come now, don't take it so much to heart.'

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