thoughtful

adjectivecommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈθɔːtfəl//
United Kingdom/[ˈθɔ̝ːtfl̩] ~ [ˈθo̞ːtfl̩]/
United Kingdom//ˈθoːtfəl//
United Kingdom/[ˈθo̞ːtfl̩] ~ [ˈθoːtfl̩]/
//ˈfoːtfəl//

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

adjective

1
Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.
Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires, Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires.
But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.
2
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.

Etymology

From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought + -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol, Swedish tankfull.

Forms

comparative: more thoughtful
superlative: most thoughtful

thou · To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as…though · Despite that; however.thought · A representation created in the mind without the use of one's…

thoughtful · Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

thoughtless · Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.thousand · A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 10³ (1 E+3…thrash · To beat mercilessly.

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