Sympathetic

Synonyms of sympathetic

• understanding
• compassionate
• empathetic

Antonyms of sympathetic

• unfeeling
• indifferent
• unsympathetic

Collocations of sympathetic

sympathetic towards

Frequency: 70 %

She was always sympathetic towards her friends in need.

sympathetic tone

Frequency: 65 %

Her sympathetic tone reassured him that everything would be okay.

sympathetic response

Frequency: 60 %

Her sympathetic response to the situation helped calm everyone down.

sympathetic gestures

Frequency: 50 %

He showed his sympathy through small sympathetic gestures.

sympathetic ear

Frequency: 45 %

He offered a sympathetic ear to anyone who needed to talk.

Idiomatic Expressions for sympathetic

• Phrase: sympathetic response
  Meaning: A reaction or reply that shows empathy, compassion, or understanding towards a situation or person.
  Usage: The teacher's sympathetic response to the student's struggles helped boost his confidence.