thoughtful

adjective
UK: /ˈθɔːtfʊl/
US: /ˈθɔːtfəl/

  1. Showing consideration for the needs or feelings of other people.

    1. He is a thoughtful person, always ready to help. [ ] [ ]
    2. She sent a thoughtful gift, showing she understood my interests. [ ] [ ]

  2. Involving or characterized by careful thought.

    1. That was a very thoughtful comment, thank you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report provides a thoughtful analysis of the current situation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

considerate caring attentive kind pensive reflective

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thoughtful" in English means: Showing consideration for the needs or feelings of other people., Involving or characterized by careful thought..

The phonetic transcription of "thoughtful" is /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ in British English and /ˈθɔːtfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thoughtful": considerate, caring, attentive, kind, pensive, reflective.

Example usage of "thoughtful": "He is a thoughtful person, always ready to help.". More examples on the page.