sympathetically (심퍼**쎄**틱클리) — in a way that shows understanding and care for someone's feelings or suffering
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that shows understanding and care for someone's feelings or suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/
Korean meaning: 동정심을 가지고, 공감하며, 이해심 있게
Korean pronunciation: 심퍼**쎄**틱클리
Example Sentences
- When I told my boss I broke the coffee machine, he just nodded sympathetically and said 'Been there, done that.'
- The teacher listened sympathetically to the student's excuse about homework being eaten by a virtual dog.
- The judge considered the defendant's case sympathetically due to the unusual circumstances.
sympathetically
ADVERB//ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli//
in a way that shows understanding and care for someone's feelings or suffering
She listened sympathetically as her friend talked about losing the job.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'sympatheia'(함께 느끼다)에서 유래했습니다. 'syn'(함께)와 'pathos'(고통, 감정)가 결합되어 다른 사람의 감정을 함께 느끼는 것을 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“When I told my boss I broke the coffee machine, he just nodded sympathetically and said 'Been there, done that.'”
“The teacher listened sympathetically to the student's excuse about homework being eaten by a virtual dog.”
“The judge considered the defendant's case sympathetically due to the unusual circumstances.”
“She smiled sympathetically when her friend complained about gaining weight after discovering pizza delivery apps.”
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