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单词 thoughtfully
释义

thoughtful

adjective

thought·​ful ˈthȯt-fəl How to pronounce thoughtful (audio)
1
a
: absorbed in thought : meditative
b
: characterized by careful reasoned thinking
a thoughtful essay
2
a
: having thoughts : heedful
became thoughtful about religion
b
: given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others
a kind and thoughtful friend
thoughtfully
ˈthȯt-fə-lē How to pronounce thoughtful (audio)
adverb
thoughtfulness noun

Synonyms

  • attentive
  • considerate
  • kind
  • solicitous
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Example Sentences

She looked at me with a thoughtful expression. He looked thoughtful for a moment. Her husband is always thoughtful. That's very thoughtful of you.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

thoughtful

adjective

thought·​ful ˈthȯt-fəl How to pronounce thoughtful (audio)
1
: considerate of others
2
: deep in thought
3
: showing careful thinking
a thoughtful essay

thoughtfully

adverb

as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy a restaurant that thoughtfully provides the diners with a basket of bread while they await their meals

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • kindly
  • nicely
  • considerately
  • politely
  • graciously
  • reasonably
  • courteously
  • well
  • sensibly
  • wisely
  • prudently
  • pleasantly
  • judiciously
  • discreetly
  • fairly
  • respectfully
  • sympathetically
  • compassionately
  • sweetly
  • solicitously
  • validly
  • deferentially
  • justifiably
  • decorously
  • gallantly
  • humanely
  • chivalrously
  • excusably
  • kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • thoughtlessly
  • rudely
  • contemptuously
  • scornfully
  • disdainfully
  • cruelly
  • viciously
  • inconsiderately
  • disrespectfully
  • nastily
  • heartlessly
  • unfairly
  • impolitely
  • discourteously
  • snootily
  • shabbily
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