sympathetically

sympathetically

English

Etymology

From sympathetical +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk(ə)li/

Adverb

sympathetically (comparative more sympathetically, superlative most sympathetically)

1. Owing to or showing evidence of "sympathy", or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.
   • 1851, Herman Melville, Moby-Dick:

     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; compassionately.
   • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 90:

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

Translations

demonstrating a sharing in the feelings of others

Finnish: myötätuntoisesti

French: sympathiquement (fr)