The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - sympatheticadj.

1) Often, sympathetic to or toward(s) . compassionate (to or toward(s) ) , commiserating (with) , commiserative (with) , understanding (of) , supportive (of) , caring (to or toward(s) ) , concerned (about or with) , solicitous (of or to or (toward(s) ) , warm-hearted (to or toward(s) ) , kind-hearted (to or toward(s) ) , responsive (to or toward(s) ) , well-meaning, well-intentioned, good-natured (to or toward(s) ) , considerate (of or to or toward(s) ) , empathetic or empathic (with or to or toward(s) ) ; sympathizing, kindly, comforting, consoling: The social workers are sympathetic to the people's problems. One should be more sympathetic. Julie takes a sympathetic outlook. 2) Often, sympathetic to or toward(s) . agreeable, pleasant, friendly, well-disposed, favourably disposed, encouraging, like-minded, responsive, congenial, en rapport, simpatico: You will find a sympathetic ear at the council. The people are not sympathetic to a tax increase.