Sympathetically
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəliː/
Sympathetically (adv)
- In a way that shows you understand someone’s feelings and treat them with care.
- In a way that suggests you feel sorry for someone and want to help.
- 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.