Synonyms of thoughtfully

thoughtfully

adverb

as in kindly

with good reason or courtesy

a restaurant that thoughtfully provides the diners with a basket of bread while they await their meals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kindly
• nicely
• reasonably
• considerately
• politely
• graciously
• courteously
• well
• fairly
• pleasantly
• wisely
• sensibly
• prudently
• judiciously
• discreetly
• respectfully
• validly
• justifiably
• sympathetically
• sweetly
• compassionately
• solicitously
• deferentially
• decorously
• gallantly
• chivalrously
• humanely
• excusably
• kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• thoughtlessly
• rudely
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• inconsiderately
• cruelly
• viciously
• disrespectfully
• unfairly
• discourteously
• nastily
• heartlessly
• impolitely
• snootily
• shabbily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thoughtfully

The spacious marble bathrooms come with Japanese toilets, which is reason enough to book, in my opinion, and the minibar came thoughtfully stocked with local wines and juices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer. — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The Lovell family has thoughtfully stewarded the property into the 21st century while retaining many of its historic features. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Laserstein shows herself at work, gazing out at the spectator, her model peering thoughtfully over her shoulder, a collaborative force in the artwork rather than its passive object. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

When written well and thoughtfully, such books provide more delight than dismay. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Walzer responded thoughtfully to each of the critiques, but without backing down. — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Skipping the betting apps, or at least thoughtfully budgeting for them as entertainment, is only part of it, because money left sitting in savings accounts also misses out on compounding. — Jamie Franco, Global MacRo and Cross-Asset Strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Companies that thoughtfully build and prioritize autonomous agents, which includes accounting for context, can better protect themselves from operational consequences. — Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026