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Sympathetic vs Simpatico - What's the difference?

sympathetic | simpatico |

As adjectives the difference between sympathetic and simpatico

is that sympathetic is of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy while simpatico is of or relating to sympathy; sympathetic.

sympathetic

English

Alternative forms

* sympathetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
  • John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
  • Of or relating to similarity.
  • Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

    Antonyms

    * unsympathetic

    Derived terms

    * parasympathetic nervous system * sympathetic nervous system

    simpatico

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a compatible temperament
  • Having pleasing qualities
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