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thoughtful

thought·ful

UK/ˈθɔːtfəl/ US/ˈθɔ̝ːtfl̩] ~ [ˈθo̞ːtfl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

having intellectual depth

  • “a deeply thoughtful essay”
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acting with or showing thought and good sense

  • “a sensible young man”
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4.

taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

  • “heedful of the warnings”
  • “so heedful a writer”
  • “heedful of what they were doing”
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showing consideration and anticipation of needs

  • “it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers”
  • “a neighbor showed thoughtful attention”
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Origin

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

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