[
UK
/θˈɔːtfəl/
]
[ US /ˈθɔtfəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈθɔtfəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
- considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
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acting with or showing thought and good sense
a sensible young man -
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
so heedful a writer
heedful of the warnings
heedful of what they were doing -
exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
a thoughtful paper -
having intellectual depth
a deeply thoughtful essay
How To Use thoughtful In A Sentence
- That proviso is a thoughtful message for young moviegoers. Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' is royally charming
- She speaks earnestly, thoughtfully and funnily about how we are all ‘differently abled ‘in one way or another.’
- They sat in a thoughtful moment before a boom of thunder sounded and Jane jumped.
- Bella could see here there, sitting thoughtfully amongst the bolts of fabric.
- The thoughtful formality of etiquette is a blessed relief. Times, Sunday Times
- Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right.
- Behind the easy-going persona is a thoughtful man with a razor-sharp football mind. Times, Sunday Times
- The decision to make the changes was made after a long search and thoughtful consideration.
- As Mei walked slowly from the room, Jui - chueh gazed after her thoughtfully.
- The result is a thoughtful and at times maverick brew of policies. Times, Sunday Times
