CONSIDERATELY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

considerately

adverb

as in kindly

with good reason or courtesy he considerately made breakfast for all of the exhausted rescue workers

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Recent Examples of considerately Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately. — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The new tool is meant to help shoppers and brands consume more considerately and specifically by cutting out the hassle and emissions of returns. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025

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Anna Fischbein grew accustomed to visits to her home in Sunny Isles, Florida, from the same kindly Haitian health aide every week for the past 10 years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Instead, a server kindly brought me a double shot and a menu.

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

Every experience is thoughtfully curated, transforming a day at the beach into an opportunity to recharge both body and mind.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Sitting down with The Athletic during pre-season, Szczesny answers questions thoughtfully, occasionally reaching into his pocket to pull out a vape, turning it over in his hands before taking a drag.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

Steering is light, cornering is reasonably stable and body motions are controlled.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Imax film started falling out of favor about 20 years ago, and there were very experienced people back then that are still of a reasonably young age and willing and able to do it.

— Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

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