thoughtful

CEFRB1

/ˈθɔːtfəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing care for other peoples feelings.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

Examples

  • You should be more thoughtful of your safety.

  • You were thoughtful to remember me in this way.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈθɔːtfl̩]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

More examples

In context

  • Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.

  • Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.

  • But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought + -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol, Swedish tankfull.