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thoughtful

/θˈɔtfʌl/adjective2 syllables

Thoughtful means: exhibiting or characterized by careful thought.

Synonyms for thoughtful23

adjective, as in exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

bemused, lost, preoccupied, brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative, cogitative, well thought out, deliberative, excogitative, considerate

adjective, as in taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

heedful, attentive, paying attention

adjective, as in characterized by solemn, sincere manner

serious-minded, serious

adjective, as in having intellectual depth

profound

adjective, as in considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

considerate

Opposites of thoughtful

thoughtless

What does thoughtful mean?5

adjective

1

exhibiting or characterized by careful thought“a thoughtful paper”

2

taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention“heedful of the warnings”

3

characterized by solemn, sincere manner“a sensible young man”

4

having intellectual depth“a deeply thoughtful essay”

5

considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Thoughtful in a sentence

  • He's only a boy, but he is very thoughtful.CM
  • They all have big problems, but they are very thoughtful of others.Waldelfe
  • You're very thoughtful, thank you for the gift.Amastan
  • She was a strange child, quiet and thoughtful.Hybrid
  • She was a curious child, quiet and thoughtful.Hybrid
  • He is a creative, intelligent and thoughtful individual.sundown
  • Always silent and thoughtful, she became more so now than ever.Hybrid
  • You should be more thoughtful of your safety.CK

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