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- pronunciation:
- thawt
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
inclined to be deep in thought; contemplative.
He listened carefully and was thoughtful for some moments after the boy had finished speaking.- synonyms:
- contemplative, meditative, musing, reflective
- antonyms:
- superficial
- similar words:
- absorbed, brooding, pensive, pondering, serious
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| definition 2: |
having or showing careful thought.
a thoughtful book- synonyms:
- reflective, serious
- antonyms:
- blithe, careless, glib, thoughtless
- similar words:
- attentive, careful, deep, discerning, insightful, keen, observant, perceptive, pithy, profound, sober, substantial, subtle, trenchant
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| definition 3: |
giving careful attention to the needs of others; considerate.
How thoughtful of you to bring me a snack!- synonyms:
- attentive, considerate, courteous, polite
- antonyms:
- careless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
- similar words:
- careful, concerned, decent, mindful, regardful, respectful, solicitous, sweet
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| related words: |
benevolent, conscientious, deliberate, earnest, gentle, kind, neighborly, reasonable, sensible, solemn, theoretical, understanding |
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| derivations: |
thoughtfully (adv.), thoughtfulness (n.) |
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