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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Catherine notices this and kindly keeps talking with her to help keep her comfortable.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Before she became known as kindly schoolteacher Eva Beadle-Simms on Little House on the Prairie, Charlotte Stewart was a flower child with a seriously iconic drinking buddy.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindly

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Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Vintage frames and art can add charm and set the tone for a room when styled thoughtfully.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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For years, America's been in the chokehold of unnecessarily oversized pickup trucks, but recent announcements of new vehicles show that common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
One may reasonably surmise that the city’s corporation counsel is weighing whether Bally’s contract interpretations need to be decided by a judge.

— Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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