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thoughtfulshowing consideration for the needs of other people

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing consideration for the needs of other people

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɔːtfəl/

Korean meaning: 배려심 있는, 사려깊은

Korean pronunciation: 쏫-풀 (강세: 쏫)

Example Sentences

  • My thoughtful roommate always leaves me the last slice of pizza.
  • She gave him a thoughtful look before answering the difficult question.
  • It was thoughtful of him to bring an umbrella for both of us.

thoughtful

ADJECTIVE

//ˈθɔːtfəl//

showing consideration for the needs of other people

thoughtful concept
💡 Concept

Showing consideration for others

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thoughtful rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Being thoughtful turns something awful into something lawful.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈθɔːtfəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθɔːtfʊl/

🌳Etymology

Rootthought
Suffix--ful

Origin

From Old English 'thought' (past tense of 'think') combined with the suffix '-ful' (meaning 'full of'). The word emerged in Middle English to describe someone full of thoughts or consideration.

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🎵Rhyme

awfullawful
awful
lawful

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My thoughtful roommate always leaves me the last slice of pizza.

She gave him a thoughtful look before answering the difficult question.

It was thoughtful of him to bring an umbrella for both of us.

😄 Fun example

The cat sat in a thoughtful pose, probably planning world domination.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

consideratecaringattentivemindfulreflective

Antonyms

thoughtlessinconsideratecareless

Related

kindnessconsiderationempathymeditation