definition of symathy
sympathy. n, pl-thies. 1. the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion. 2. an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things: to be in sympathy with someone.3. mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality., pl-thies. 1. the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion. 2. an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things: to be in sympathy with someone. 3. mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality.