thoughtful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
  2. Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ [ˈθɔːtfl̩] /ˈθɔtfəl/ [ˈθɔtfl̩] /ˈθɑtfl̩/ /ˈθɒtfl̩/ en-us-thoughtful.ogg

Word forms

thoughtful more thoughtful most thoughtful

Etymology

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

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