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单词 thoughtful
释义

thoughtful

[ thawt-fuhl ]
/ ˈθɔt fəl /
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adjective

showing consideration for others; considerate.
characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay.
occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood.
careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one's safety.

Origin of thoughtful

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at thought1, -ful

SYNONYMS FOR thoughtful

1 attentive, solicitous.
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1. Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers. Considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.

OTHER WORDS FROM thoughtful

Words nearby thoughtful

thou, though, thought, thought disorder, thought experiment, thoughtful, thought leader, thoughtless, thought-out, thought police, thought reading
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British Dictionary definitions for thoughtful

thoughtful
/ (ˈθɔːtfʊl) /

adjective

considerate in the treatment of other people
showing careful thought
pensive; reflective

Derived forms of thoughtful

thoughtfully, adverbthoughtfulness, noun
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