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thoughtful

Adjective

IPA /ˈθɔːtfʊl/

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Showing care for other people's feelings or needs, often by doing something kind that makes their situation easier or happier.

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thoughtful/ˈθɔːtfʊl/

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It was thoughtful of you to bring soup when I was ill.
My thoughtful colleague sent me the notes from the meeting I missed.

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thoughtful — Showing care for other people's feelings or needs, often by doing something kind that makes their situation easier or happier.

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Showing care for other people's feelings or needs, often by doing something kind that makes their situation easier or happier.

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Word origin

Formed from thought and the adjective ending -ful; it was used in Middle English.

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Thoughtfulness is the noun for this quality; thoughtfully is the adverb.

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