attuned — having or showing a sympathetic awareness of others' feelings; being in harmony with something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a sympathetic awareness of others' feelings; being in harmony with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtuːnd/
Korean meaning: 타인의 감정에 민감하게 반응하는; 조화를 이루는
Korean pronunciation: 어**튠**드
Example Sentences
- My cat is so attuned to my emotions that she brings me dead mice whenever I'm sad.
- Good leaders are attuned to the needs of their team members.
- He's so attuned to social media trends that he predicted the downfall of every app except TikTok.
attuned
ADJECTIVE//əˈtuːnd//
having or showing a sympathetic awareness of others' feelings; being in harmony with something
a mother sits on a soft couch and gently places her hand on her daughter's shoulder. She leans in with a caring expression as she notices her daughter looking sad. The daughter's body language shows she's upset about something, with slightly drooped shoulders and a downcast gaze. The mother's facial expression mirrors concern and understanding as she responds to her daughter's emotional state. Other family members in the background pause their activities and turn their attention toward the tender moment. The scene clearly shows someone being attuned to another person's feelings and responding with empathy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the musical term 'tune,' with the prefix 'at-' meaning 'to' or 'toward.' Originally referred to adjusting musical instruments to the correct pitch, then extended to mean being in harmony or alignment with something.
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📝Examples
“My cat is so attuned to my emotions that she brings me dead mice whenever I'm sad.”
“Good leaders are attuned to the needs of their team members.”
“He's so attuned to social media trends that he predicted the downfall of every app except TikTok.”
“The therapist was attuned to her client's nonverbal cues.”
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