- having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful
- Obs. well-considered; deliberate
Origin of considerate
Middle English considerat from Classical Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare: see consider
adjective
The definition of considerate is being aware of and respecting other people's feelings.
An example of considerate is not talking during a movie.
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adjective
- Having or showing regard for the needs or feelings of others. See Synonyms at thoughtful.
- Archaic Characterized by careful thought; deliberate.
Origin of considerate
Middle English observed from Latin cōnsīderātus past participle of cōnsīderāre to consider ; see consider .Related Forms:
- con·sid′er·ate·ly
adverb
- con·sid′er·ate·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more considerate, superlative most considerate)
- consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
- It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.
- characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
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Sentence Examples
- At least he was considerate enough not to comment on her obvious interest in his physique.
- Soon afterwards (77) he was elected praetor, and was next appointed to the province of Africa, where he again won a good name as a just and considerate governor.
- Strict and severe as he was with his soldiers, he was particularly considerate to the people generally, and made their burdens as light as possible.
- The upright and considerate manner in which he treated the provincials won him their affection, but at the same time brought upon him the hatred of Nero, who felt specially aggrieved because Soranus had refused to punish a city which had defended the statues of its gods against the Imperial commissioners.
- Burghley's private life was singularly virtuous; he was a faithful husband, a careful father and a considerate master.
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WORDS NEAR considerate IN THE DICTIONARY
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