thoughtful
Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.
Examples
3 of 5He is a thoughtful friend who always remembers my birthday.
He is a kind friend who remembers important dates for other people.
The committee provided a thoughtful analysis of the current situation.
The group gave a very careful and well-planned report on what is happening.
Thanks for the coffee, that was really thoughtful of you!
Thank you for the drink, it was very nice of you to think of me.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word as 'Full of Thought.' A thoughtful person is full of thoughts about how to help others.
Quick Quiz
It was very ___ of you to bring me soup while I was sick.
Correct!
The correct answer is: thoughtful
Examples
He is a thoughtful friend who always remembers my birthday.
everydayHe is a kind friend who remembers important dates for other people.
The committee provided a thoughtful analysis of the current situation.
formalThe group gave a very careful and well-planned report on what is happening.
Thanks for the coffee, that was really thoughtful of you!
informalThank you for the drink, it was very nice of you to think of me.
The student's essay offers a thoughtful perspective on climate change.
academicThe student's writing shows deep and serious thinking about the environment.
We need a thoughtful approach to solve this client's problem.
businessWe must use a careful and well-considered plan to help the customer.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
It was thoughtful of you
You were very kind to do that
Lost in thoughtful silence
Quiet because one is thinking very deeply
A thoughtful look
An expression on a face that shows someone is thinking
Often Confused With
Pensive often implies a bit of sadness or worry while thinking, whereas thoughtful is usually more positive or neutral.
Thinking is the continuous action of the brain, while thoughtful describes a personality trait or the quality of an action.
Usage Notes
Use this word when you want to praise someone for being nice or when you want to describe someone who is working hard with their mind. It is almost always used as a compliment.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the adverb 'thoughtly,' which is incorrect; the correct adverb is 'thoughtfully.'
Memory Tip
Think of the word as 'Full of Thought.' A thoughtful person is full of thoughts about how to help others.
Word Origin
From the Old English 'thōht' (the faculty of thinking) combined with the suffix '-ful' (characterized by).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking cultures, being called thoughtful is a common way to thank someone for a small, unexpected act of kindness.
Quick Quiz
It was very ___ of you to bring me soup while I was sick.
Correct!
The correct answer is: thoughtful
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