Thoughtful
['θɔːtfʊl;-f(ə)l] or ['θɔtfl]
Definition
(adj.) considerate of the feelings or well-being of others .
(adj.) having intellectual depth; 'a deeply thoughtful essay' .
(adj.) acting with or showing thought and good sense; 'a sensible young man' .
(adj.) exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; 'a thoughtful paper' .
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Definition
(a.) Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.
(a.) Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth.
(a.) Anxious; solicitous; concerned.
Typist: Ollie
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Contemplative, reflective, pensive, speculative, deliberative, studious, sedate.[2]. Careful, heedful, regardful, mindful, attentive, considerate, circumspect, wary, discreet, prudent.
Typist: Theodore
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Careful, provident, contemplative, considerate, anxious, pensive, cogitative,reflective, regardful, mindful, heedful, diligent
ANT:Careless, improvident, {[un]?}, thinking, thoughtless, incontemplative,mindless, inconsiderate, regard_less, heedless, rash, trifling, wanton, Idle,dreamy
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Examples
- You are a good, thoughtful girl. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Whenever I fell into a thoughtful state, this subject was sure to present itself, and all my uneasiness was sure to be redoubled. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Mrs. Yeobright was far too thoughtful a woman to be content with ready definitions, and, like the What is wisdom? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- She was found sitting at the foot of the bed, her head resting on her hand; she looked quite pale, very thoughtful, almost sad. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- His look was thoughtful, but had a benignant expression in it which I often (how often! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The spot on this occasion is the darkened brow of Mr. George; he is unusually thoughtful and depressed. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Knightley was thoughtful again. Jane Austen. Emma.
- At first they were very cheerful and talked much; but after a while, Bella fancied that her husband was turning somewhat thoughtful. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- His eyes are large, and grave, and gray; their expression is intent and meditative, rather searching than soft, rather thoughtful than genial. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Deliberate effort and the taking of thoughtful pains are required. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Thus, with a thoughtful face, he finds his hat and cloak, unseen of the Analytical, and goes his way. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You thoughtful creeter, you're determined we shan't miss that dear lamb ef you can help it. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I always think you stand in the world like a solitary but watchful, thoughtful archer in a wood. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And Miss Keeldar quietly sipped her glass of new milk, looking somewhat thoughtful and a little pale; though, indeed, when did she not look pale? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I believed, from the solitary and thoughtful way in which my mother murmured her song, that she was alone. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- She had a decided mouth, a comical nose, and sharp, gray eyes, which appeared to see everything, and were by turns fierce, funny, or thoughtful. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- To be thoughtful, considerate, means to heed the claims of others. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Joe gave it me, but was thoughtful. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I dismissed the guests therefore; and they went thoughtful, more than sad, to await the events in store for them. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- This was so thoughtful and kind! Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- But then, with a more thoughtful air and lowered voice, there is no saying what it may lead to. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- On re-entering the parlour, I found Diana standing at the window, looking very thoughtful. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- We are thoughtful to-night! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Master Bates followed, with a thoughtful countenance. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- A shake of the head, a thoughtful shake of the head, and the answer, softly spoken, 'Oh no, oh no! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She did not again yield to any effervescence of glee; the infantine sparkle was exhaled for the night: she was soft, thoughtful, and docile. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I remarked that my mother, though she smiled when Peggotty looked at her, became more serious and thoughtful. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- No more would Sir John, nor my daughters, for they are all very thoughtful and considerate; especially if I give them a hint, as I certainly will. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- She spoke quietly and looked at the wilderness of sand and mist with steady, thoughtful eyes. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- I went away then in a thoughtful mood. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
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