sympathetically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

   The stimulus acted sympathetically.

2. 2
   adv

   in a sympathetic manner

   They listened sympathetically.

3. 3
   adv

   Owing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.

   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.

4. 4
   adv

   In a manner which demonstrates a sharing in the feelings of others; compassionately.

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

From sympathetical + -ly.

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