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thoughtful.

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈθɔːtfəl/Received-Pronunciation[ˈθɔ̝ːtfl̩] ~ [ˈθo̞ːtfl̩]Received-Pronunciation/ˈθoːtfəl/British, Southern, Standard[ˈθo̞ːtfl̩] ~ [ˈθoːtfl̩]British, Southern, Standard
  1. Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

    Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.
  2. Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

    Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought + -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol, Swedish tankfull.

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