considerate
Translation
thoughtful, kind, attentive
Examples
It was very considerate of you to help.
It was very considerate of you to help.
He is always a considerate host.
He is always a considerate host.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) considerate ((of sb.)) to be careful not to inconvenience or upset others. He is always considerate of his neighbors.
((It is)) considerate ((of sb.)) ((to-inf)) used to say that an action is kind. It was very considerate of you to help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thoughtful, attentive, kind; Antonyms: inconsiderate, thoughtless
Etymology
From Latin 'consideratus', past participle of 'considerare' (to observe, consider). The meaning shifted to 'thoughtful of others'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'considerate' *considers* other people's feelings. Note the different meaning from 'considerable'.