sympathetic
Example Sentences
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Barnett’s George is a more sympathetic version of the character than is perhaps strictly warranted.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s also an unforgiving portrait of the daughter, who is far from sympathetic as she whines, throws tantrums and makes endless demands.
From Los Angeles Times
Jonah was surprised to see that the woman’s dark eyes were sympathetic.
From Literature
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The myCAFs release signals that draw in nerve fibers from the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's fight or flight response.
From Science Daily
Yet his views on communism are surprisingly sympathetic.
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