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SYMPATHETICALLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With respect to the sympathetic nervous system

Example:

the stimulus acted sympathetically

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

sympathetic (of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a sympathetic manner

Example:

she listened to him sympathetically

Synonyms:

empathetically; sympathetically

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

unsympathetically (without sympathy; in an unsympathetic manner)

Pertainym:

sympathetic (expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward)

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