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thoughtful Definition

thought·ful (t̸hôt′fəl)

adjective

  1. full of thought; meditative; thinking
  2. showing or characterized by thought; serious a thoughtful essay
  3. heedful, careful, attentive, etc.; esp., considerate of others; kind

thoughtful Related Forms

thought′·fully adverb thought′·ful·ness noun

thoughtful Synonyms

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

thoughtful Usage Examples

Preposition: for

moment: His father looked thoughtful for a few moments and then said, ' Only one.

Modifies a noun

  • lyric: I'll leave you with these thoughtful lyrics " The Rich blame the Poor man for his plight.
  • reflection: Well thoughtful reflection on the reading suggests that it relates to temple prostitution, which Paul was understandably opposed to.
  • gesture: What a lovely thoughtful gesture from such a friendly society.
  • critique: It is a deeply thoughtful critique of the Attlee welfare state.
  • gift: We would also like to make mention of a very kind and thoughtful gift from Gil Brookes.
  • touch: Some very modern, very thoughtful touches highlight the finesse of the service here.

Modifying Another Word

  • unusually: The veteran actor makes his man of the cloth both admirable and ambiguous - the heart and soul of an unusually thoughtful film.
  • deeply: Sir James sits, deeply thoughtful, staring at the floor.
  • very: Some very modern, very thoughtful touches highlight the finesse of the service here.
  • pretty: You the one be pretty thoughtful attend smith's march quot g powerbook.
  • particularly: Member for Lewes ( Norman Baker ), who made a particularly thoughtful contribution.
  • yet: They were angry yet thoughtful, and managed to maintain a fascinating conversation about the whole debacle for over ninety minutes.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: Then in a close up of her looking thoughtful it's up by her chest.
  • become: The heads around us seem to have become more thoughtful, more solemn.
  • write: Great stuff from a very good label indeed and a great example of how to write thoughtful Techno.
  • provide: Instead they were enthusiastic in their acceptance and provided thoughtful, timely feedback.
  • grow: During the feast Ozma grew thoughtful, and suddenly she asked: " Where is the private?
  • give: You're one of the caring that give thoughtful advise to those new to this frightening condition!