thoughtful
English
Etymology
From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought + -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol.
Pronunciation
- enPR: thôt’fl, IPA(key): /ˈθɔt.f(ə)l/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective
thoughtful (comparative more thoughtful, superlative most thoughtful)
- Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
- Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.
- 1959, Georgette Heyer, chapter 1, in The Unknown Ajax:
- 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.
- Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
- Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.
- Synonyms: thoughty, considerate, attentive, caring
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Translations
demonstrating thought or careful consideration
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demonstrating kindness or consideration
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