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thoughtful
adjective thought·ful \ˈthȯt-fəl\
: serious and quiet because you are thinking
: done or made after careful thinking
: showing concern for the needs or feelings of other people
Full Definition of THOUGHTFUL
1
a : absorbed in thought : meditative b : characterized by careful reasoned thinking <a thoughtful essay>
2
a : having thoughts : heedful <became thoughtful about religion> b : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others <a kind and thoughtful friend>
— thought·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— thought·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of THOUGHTFUL
13th century
Related to THOUGHTFUL
- Synonyms
- attentive, considerate, kind, solicitous
- Antonyms
- heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
THOUGHTFULNESS Defined for Kids
thoughtful
adjective thought·ful \ˈthȯt-fəl\
Definition of THOUGHTFUL for Kids
1
: considerate of others
2
: deep in thought
3
: showing careful thinking <a thoughtful essay>
— thought·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— thought·ful·ness noun
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