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- Dictionarythoughtfully/ˈθɔːtfʊli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that suggests being absorbed in thought: "he nodded thoughtfully as I finished speaking"
- 2. with consideration for the needs of other people: "Eric has thoughtfully provided copies of all the files"
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adverb. uk / ˈθɔːt.f ə l.i / us / ˈθɑːt.f ə l.i / Add to word list. in a way that shows you are thinking a lot about something: He gazed thoughtfully into the distance. in a way that is kind and shows you are thinking about other people's needs: There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife.
adjective. us / ˈθɔt·fəl / Add to word list. tending to think seriously about things: You’re looking very thoughtful – what’s on your mind? Thoughtful also means showing care and consideration in how you treat other people: "Oh, how thoughtful of you," Dina said, opening the gift.
Synonyms for THOUGHTFULLY: kindly, nicely, reasonably, considerately, politely, graciously, courteously, well; Antonyms of THOUGHTFULLY: thoughtlessly, rudely, contemptuously, scornfully, disdainfully, inconsiderately, cruelly, viciously.
Doing something thoughtfully means acting in a careful, considered way. If your teacher nods thoughtfully when you participate in class, you'll feel she's really listening to you. There are various ways to act thoughtfully, including simply thinking — like when you gaze thoughtfully at the clear night sky.
1. a. Given to careful thought; reflective: Every thoughtful person should read the article. b. Engrossed in thought: She was thoughtful the whole way home on the bus. 2. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3.
1. adjective. If you are thoughtful, you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something. Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke. He was looking very thoughtful. She had a thoughtful expression on her face. Synonyms: reflective, pensive, contemplative, meditative More Synonyms of thoughtful.
Definition of thoughtfully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
showing consideration for others; considerate. Synonyms: solicitous, attentive. 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. thoughtful.
us / ˈθɑːt.f ə l.i / uk / ˈθɔːt.f ə l.i / Add to word list. in a way that shows you are thinking a lot about something: He gazed thoughtfully into the distance. in a way that is kind and shows you are thinking about other people's needs: There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife.
1. a. : absorbed in thought : meditative. b. : characterized by careful reasoned thinking. a thoughtful essay. 2. a. : having thoughts : heedful. became thoughtful about religion. : 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. adverb.
