thoughtful

thought·ful

adj \ˈthȯt-fəl\

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

Examples of THOUGHTFUL

1. She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
2. He looked thoughtful for a moment.
3. Her husband is always thoughtful.
4. That's very thoughtful of you.

First Known Use of THOUGHTFUL

13th century

Related to THOUGHTFUL

Synonyms: attentive, considerate, kind, solicitous

Antonyms: heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking

Related Words: brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice; caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender; chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite; diplomatic, tactful; deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful; altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish; charitable, generous, magnanimous

Near Antonyms: inattentive, uncaring, unheeding; inhospitable, unkind, unkindly; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly; unhelpful; malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful

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