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   thought·ful

   /ˈTHôtf(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. absorbed in or involving thought: "brows drawn together in thoughtful consideration" Similar pensivethinkingreflectivecontemplativemusingmeditativeintrospectiveprayerfulphilosophicalcogitativeruminativeabsorbedengrossedraptpreoccupieddeep/immersed/lost in thoughtin a brown studybroodingbroodyseriousstudioussolemndreamydreamingwistfulmelancholysadrare:ruminantprofounddeepintelligentstudiousphilosophicalsensitivepithyseriousmeatyweightyOpposite vacantsuperficial
   • ▪ showing consideration for the needs of other people: "he was attentive and thoughtful" Similar considerateattentivecaringunderstandingsympatheticsolicitousconcernedhelpfulfriendlyobligingaccommodatingneighborlyunselfishkindkindlycompassionatetendercharitablebenevolentOpposite inconsiderateself-centered
   • ▪ showing careful consideration or attention: "her work is thoughtful and provocative"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHOUGHTFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THOUGHTFUL definition: 1. carefully considering things: 2. quiet because you are thinking about something: 3. kind and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of THOUGHTFUL is absorbed in thought : meditative. How to use thoughtful in a sentence.

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHOUGHTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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. considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.

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   The adjective thoughtful describes someone who pays attention or considers others' feelings when they speak and act. If your friend is heartbroken about a recent break-up, holding off on gushing about your new love is the thoughtful thing to do.

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8. www.thefreedictionary.com › thoughtfulThoughtful - definition of thoughtful by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › thoughtfulthoughtful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of thoughtful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    THOUGHTFUL meaning: 1. quiet because you are thinking about something: 2. kind and always thinking about how you can…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTHOUGHTFUL definition in American English | Collins English...

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    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. considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.