thoughtful — showing 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

Showing consideration for others
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Being thoughtful turns something awful into something lawful.
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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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“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.”
“The cat sat in a thoughtful pose, probably planning world domination.”
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