Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy
John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
Relating to similarity
Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.
Relating to the sympathetic nervous system
Sympathetic innervation involves epinephrine.
Relating to sounds induced by vibrations conveyed through a fluid or gas from a body already in vibration.
Of magic, a supernatural connection or power resulting from two items having the same form or some other correspondence.