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thoughtfully

thought·fully

UK/ˈθɔːtfʊli/ US/ˈθɔːtfəli/ rare

adverb

1.

in a thoughtful manner

  • “he stared thoughtfully out the window”
2.

showing thoughtfulness

  • “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food”

Origin

From thoughtful + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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