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thoughtfully, adv.|ˈθɔːtfʊlɪ| [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a thoughtful manner; with thought or consideration; meditatively, musingly; reflectively; considerately, kindly.
1611Cotgr., Songneusement, carefully, thoughtfully. 1746Francis tr. Horace, Epist. i. xviii. 163 The Modest oft too dark appear, The Silent thoughtfully severe. 1860Tyndall Glac. ii. App. 431 Right or wrong, a theory thus thoughtfully uttered has its value. 1885S. H. Preston in Law Times LXXIX. 335/1 Many of the persons entitled could not be traced..so the company very thoughtfully issued advertisements. |