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- Dictionarythought·ful·ly/ˈTHôtf(ə)lē/
adverb
- 1. in a way that suggests being absorbed in thought: "he nodded thoughtfully as I finished speaking"
- 2. with consideration for the needs of other people: "Eric has thoughtfully provided copies of all the files"
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in a way that shows you are thinking a lot about something: He gazed thoughtfully into the distance. in a way that is kind and shows you are thinking about other people's needs: There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife. in a way that has been planned well and thought about carefully: The art is thoughtfully arranged. See.
adjective. uk / ˈθɔːt.f ə l / us / ˈθɑːt.f ə l / Add to word list. B2. carefully considering things: He has a thoughtful approach to his work. C2. quiet because you are thinking about something: You look thoughtful. kind and always thinking about how you can help other people: Thank you for calling when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.
1. a. : absorbed in thought : meditative. b. : characterized by careful reasoned thinking. a thoughtful essay. 2. a. : having thoughts : heedful. became thoughtful about religion. : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others. a kind and thoughtful friend. thoughtfully. ˈthȯt-fə-lē. adverb.
Doing something thoughtfully means acting in a careful, considered way. If your teacher nods thoughtfully when you participate in class, you'll feel she's really listening to you. There are various ways to act thoughtfully, including simply thinking — like when you gaze thoughtfully at the clear night sky.
1. a. Given to careful thought; reflective: Every thoughtful person should read the article. b. Engrossed in thought: She was thoughtful the whole way home on the bus. 2. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3.
in a way that shows signs of careful thought. an elegant and thoughtfully designed building. Check pronunciation: thoughtfully. Definition of thoughtfully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers.
1. adjective. If you are thoughtful, you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something. Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke. He was looking very thoughtful. She had a thoughtful expression on her face. Synonyms: reflective, pensive, contemplative, meditative More Synonyms of thoughtful.
thoughtful meaning, definition, what is thoughtful: always thinking of the things you can do...: Learn more.
in a way that shows you are thinking a lot about something: He gazed thoughtfully into the distance. in a way that is kind and shows you are thinking about other people's needs: There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife. in a way that has been planned well and thought about carefully: The art is thoughtfully arranged. See.
