Synonyms for sympathetic

Other words for “sympathetic”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “sympathetic”. The most common are commiserative, condolent, empathic, charitable, benevolent.

adjective expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward

Oppositesunsympathetic

adjective showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

Similarkind

adjective (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings

Oppositesunsympathetic

adjective having similar disposition and tastes

Similarsimilar

adjective relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

Synonymsharmonic
Similarharmonious

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University