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Definition of thoughtful

thoughtful

/ˈθɔːt.fəl/
thought · ful
Adverb:thoughtfully
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• adjective

1

Showing consideration, kindness, and attention toward the needs or feelings of other people.

Example

"It was very thoughtful of you to bring a warm meal over while she was recovering from surgery."

2

Absorbed in or involving serious, quiet reflection and careful thinking.

Example

"The professor gave a thoughtful response to the student's complex question about ethics."

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• Rhymes for thoughtful

• Nearby Words

though
thought
thoughtcrime
thoughtful
thoughtfully
thoughtfulness
thoughtless

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'þohtfull', formed from 'þoht' (thought) and the suffix '-full' (full of).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thoughtful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thoughtful
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