Thoughtful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɔːtfəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thoughtful is an adjective meaning Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Meaning
Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
More Meanings
- Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Example Sentences
Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.
Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.
Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires, Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires.
But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.
Synonyms for thoughtful
Depending on context, synonyms include attentive, careful, caring, cogitative, contemplative, considerate.
Antonyms for thoughtful
Common opposites include thoughtless, heedless, unheeding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deliberative, considered, thinking, considerate, contemplative, meditative.
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