adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

   "Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

2. 2
   Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

   "Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother."

Adjective

1. 1
   considerate of the feelings or well-being of others wordnet
2. 2
   taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention wordnet
3. 3
   having intellectual depth wordnet
4. 4
   characterized by solemn, sincere manner wordnet
5. 5
   exhibiting or characterized by careful thought wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cogitativeconsideratedeliberativeheedfulmeditativepensive

Antonyms

All antonyms

perfunctoryflimsyinconsideratemindless

Example

More examples

"You should be more thoughtful of your safety."

Etymology

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

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