Sympathetically

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəliː/

Sympathetically (adv)

  1. In a way that shows you understand someone’s feelings and treat them with care.
  2. In a way that suggests you feel sorry for someone and want to help.
  3. In a way that supports an idea or person, showing understanding rather than strong criticism.

Sympathetically (adverb)

Examples

  • She listened sympathetically and answered my questions.
  • They spoke sympathetically when I explained the problem.