thoughtful

  • 11thoughtful — thought|ful [ θɔtfəl ] adjective * 1. ) kind and showing that you consider that what other people want or need is important: Caroline is such a thoughtful young woman. I brought you some tea. That s very thoughtful of you. 2. ) thinking seriously …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 12thoughtful */ — UK [ˈθɔːtf(ə)l] / US [ˈθɔtf(ə)l] adjective 1) kind, and showing that you consider that what other people want or need is important Caroline is such a thoughtful young woman. I brought you some tea. That s very thoughtful of you. 2) a) thinking… …

    English dictionary

  • 13thoughtful — adjective Date: 13th century 1. a. absorbed in thought ; meditative b. characterized by careful reasoned thinking < a thoughtful essay > 2. a. having thoughts ; heedful < became thoughtful about religion …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 14thoughtful — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. considerate, kind, tactful; meditative. See thought, attention, care. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Notable for thought] Syn. thinking, meditative, engrossed, absorbed, rapt in, pensive, considered,&#8230; …

    English dictionary for students

  • 15thoughtful — adjective 1 serious and quiet because you are thinking a lot: a thoughtful expression 2 always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable: You ll like Paul, he s very thoughtful. (+ of): It was really thoughtful of you&#8230; …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 16thoughtful — adjective a) Demonstrating thought or careful consideration. Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle. b) Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others. Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother …

    Wiktionary

  • 17thoughtful — adjective 1) a thoughtful expression Syn: pensive, reflective, contemplative, musing, meditative, introspective, philosophical, ruminative, absorbed, engrossed, rapt, preoccupied, lost in thought, deep in thought, in a brown study, brooding;&#8230; …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 18thoughtful — adjective 1) a thoughtful expression Syn: pensive, reflective, contemplative, musing, meditative, philosophical, preoccupied 2) how very thoughtful of you! Syn: considerate, caring, attentive …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 19thoughtful — [ˈθɔːtf(ə)l] adj 1) kind and showing that you think that what other people want or need is important Thank you – the flowers were a very thoughtful gift.[/ex] 2) thinking seriously about something Beth stood there, silent and thoughtful.[/ex]&#8230; …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 20thoughtful — thought•ful [[t]ˈθɔt fəl[/t]] adj. 1) showing consideration for others; considerate 2) characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay[/ex] 3) occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a&#8230; …

    From formal English to slang