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Thoughtful: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoughtful

 

[ ˈθɔːtfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a reflective manner

Showing careful consideration or attention; reflective; meditative.

Synonyms

caring, considerate, contemplative, reflective

Examples of usage

  • She was a thoughtful and kind person.
  • He gave a thoughtful response to her question.
  • The thoughtful expression on her face indicated deep contemplation.
Context #2 | Adjective

showing consideration for others

Considerate of the needs of other people.

Synonyms

attentive, caring, considerate, kind

Examples of usage

  • He always remembers my birthday, he is so thoughtful.
  • She did a thoughtful gesture by bringing him soup when he was sick.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoughtful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensativo

🇮🇳 सोच-विचार वाला

🇩🇪 nachdenklich

🇮🇩 bijaksana

🇺🇦 задумливий

🇵🇱 zamyślony

🇯🇵 思慮深い (しりょぶかい)

🇫🇷 pensif

🇪🇸 pensativo

🇹🇷 düşünceli

🇰🇷 사려 깊은

🇸🇦 مفكر

🇨🇿 zamyšlený

🇸🇰 zamyslený

🇨🇳 深思的 (shēnsī de)

🇸🇮 premišljen

🇮🇸 hugsið

🇰🇿 ойлы

🇬🇪 აზრიანი

🇦🇿 düşüncəli

🇲🇽 pensativo

Etymology

The word 'thoughtful' originates from the Middle English 'thoughtful', which meant 'full of thought, contemplative'. It dates back to the 13th century. The base word 'thought' comes from the Old English 'thōht', which means 'act of thinking'. Over time, 'thoughtful' has evolved to encompass the qualities of consideration, reflection, and care towards others.

See also: forethought, thoughtfully, thoughtfulness, thoughtless, thoughtlessly, thoughtlessness, thoughts, unthoughtful.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,416 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.