thoughtful
adjective
showing consideration for others; considerate.
thoughtfully
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a word derived from
thoughtful.
Example Sentences
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I find that I’m beating this drum daily, trying to convince people that thoughtfully engaging with art they don’t immediately like or understand is a worthwhile practice.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
“We have invested thoughtfully in making computing more human with Specs augmented reality glasses and we are looking forward to sharing more at our September 16th launch event.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Another builds rainbow-colored bowls overflowing with blackened chicken, rice, leafy greens, fresh vegetables and other thoughtfully placed garnishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
“She’s All That” star Tamara Mello and her husband, Emmy Award-winning TV editor Paolo Cascardo, are parting ways with their thoughtfully restored Los Angeles home—as they prepare to relocate across the country to Florida.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Each time, Hiroshi stares thoughtfully, grunting to himself the way a dog does when it’s having a dream.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
