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/
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
It was thoughtful of her to bring an umbrella for her friend.
The thoughtful nurse comforted every patient with kindness. (💭 Think of Others + ❤️ Show Kindness → Thoughtful)
Her thoughtful gift made everyone grateful and inspired them to be helpful.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
thought (past tense of think, from Old English 'þoht') + -ful (full of, having the quality of) = thoughtful
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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