thoughtful

[ thawt-fuhl ]
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adjective
  1. showing consideration for others; considerate.

  2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay.

  1. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood.

  2. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one's safety.

Origin of thoughtful

1
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; thought1 + -ful

synonym study For thoughtful

1. Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers. Considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.

Other words for thoughtful

Other words from thoughtful

  • thought·ful·ly, adverb
  • thought·ful·ness, noun
  • o·ver·thought·ful, adjective
  • o·ver·thought·ful·ly, adverb
  • un·thought·ful, adjective
  • un·thought·ful·ly, adverb

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How to use thoughtful in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for thoughtful

thoughtful

/ (ˈθɔːtfʊl) /


adjective
  1. considerate in the treatment of other people

  2. showing careful thought

  1. pensive; reflective

Derived forms of thoughtful

  • thoughtfully, adverb
  • thoughtfulness, noun

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