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English
Etymology
From sympathetical + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
sympathetically (comparative more sympathetically, superlative most sympathetically)
- Owing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.
- 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