Main Entry: thought·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈthȯt-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

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