A sympathetic audience refers to a group of people who are understanding and supportive of what someone is saying or feeling. They listen with empathy and are more likely to agree with or relate to the speaker. Full definition
It would be easier for politicians who are our allies to speak effectively about the issue, and they would find a more sympathetic audience. (firstthings.com)
His self - deprecating tone was well received by the very sympathetic audience in the conference hall. (theconversation.com)
She has appeared on the covers of national magazines and has criss - crossed the country to speak before sympathetic audiences, from the United States Congress to the prestigious Sun Valley conference. (politico.com)