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 thoughtful thoughtful /ˈθɔtfəl/

adjective

  1. () Having intellectual depth  ( thoughtful )
    having intellectual depth
     A deeply thoughtful essay
    a deeply thoughtful essay
  2. () Acting with or showing thought and good sense  ( serious-minded , thoughtful )
    acting with or showing thought and good sense
     A sensible young man
    a sensible young man
  3. () Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought  ( thoughtful )
    exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
     A thoughtful paper
    a thoughtful paper
  4. Considerate of the feelings or well-being of others  ( thoughtful )
    considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
  5. Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention  ( attentive , heedful , paying attention , thoughtful )
    taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
     Heedful of the warnings
    heedful of the warnings
     So heedful a writer
    so heedful a writer
     Heedful of what they were doing
    heedful of what they were doing