sümpaatilise
Sümpaatiline is Estonian an adjective meaning amiable, pleasant, or likable. It is used to describe people, their behavior, or things that evoke positive feelings or are agreeable in social interaction. In a broader sense it can refer to someone whose demeanor invites sympathy, friendliness, or ease of interaction. In emotional contexts, however, more precise terms such as kaastundlik (compassionate) or empaatiline (empathetic) may be used.
Etymology and nuance: The word is borrowed from the French sympathique (and related German forms), reflecting
Grammar and usage: Sümpaatiline declines as a typical Estonian adjective. For example: nominative singular is sümpaatiline;
Related terms and preferences: The word contrasts with ebäsümpaatiline (unfriendly) or with kaastundlik and empaatiline for
See also: Estonian adjectives of social evaluation; related synonyms and antonyms; linguistic notes on Estonian loanwords