Sympathetic
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
Sympathetic (adjective)
- showing that you understand and care about someone's problems or feelings
- agreeing with or supporting an idea or plan
- having a kind and friendly nature
Examples
- She was sympathetic to his situation and offered help.
- He listened with a sympathetic ear to her problems.
Common collocations: sympathetic ear, sympathetic to, sympathetic response, sympathetic towards, sympathetic nature