adjective

thoughtful

thoughtful, considerate, pensive

That was a very thoughtful gift.

That was a very thoughtful gift.

He looked thoughtful for a moment.

He looked thoughtful for a moment.

((thoughtful of sb.)) ((to do sth.)) considerate of sb. to do sth. It was thoughtful of you to call.

((a thoughtful person/gift)) a considerate person/gift She gave me a thoughtful look.

Synonyms: considerate, caring, pensive; Antonyms: thoughtless, inconsiderate

From 'thought' + '-ful' (meaning 'full of'). Literally 'full of thought'.

Someone who is 'full of thought' for others is considerate and thoughtful.

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