thoughtful

modif.

1. Notable for thought

   thinking, meditative, engrossed, absorbed, rapt in, pensive, considered, seasoned, matured, studied, philosophic, contemplative, studious, cogitative, ruminative, examined, pondered, speculative, deliberative, reflective, introspective, clear-headed, level seasoned, matured, studied, philosophic, contemplative, studious, cogitative, ruminative, examined, pondered, speculative, deliberative, reflective, introspective, clear-headed, level-headed, keen, wise, well-balanced, judged, far-sighted, reasoning, rational, calculating, discerning, penetrating, politic, shrewd, careful, sensible, retrospective, intellectual, brainy*, deep*. *

   Antonyms thoughtless*, unthinking*, irrational. *

2. Considerate

   considerate, heedful, polite, courteous, solicitous, friendly, kind, kindly, unselfish, concerned, anxious, neighborly, regardful, social, cooperative, responsive, aware, sensitive, benign, indulgent, obliging, careful, attentive, gallant, chivalrous, charitable.

   Antonyms selfish*, boorish*, inconsiderate.

thoughtful, as compared here, implies the showing of thought for the comfort or well-being of others, as by anticipating their needs or wishes it was thoughtful of you to call; considerate implies a thoughtful or sympathetic regard for the feelings or circumstances of others, as in sparing them pain, distress, or discomfort considerate enough to extend the time for payment; attentive implies a constant thoughtfulness as shown by repeated acts of consideration, courtesy, or devotion an attentive suitor