thoughtful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   taking heed

   giving close and thoughtful attention

2. 2
   adj

   having intellectual depth

   a deeply thoughtful essay

3. 3
   adj

   exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

   a thoughtful paper

4. 4
   adj

   Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

   Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.

5. 5
   adj

   Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

   Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.

6. 6
   adj

   considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

7. 7
   adj

   acting with or showing thought and good sense

Etymology

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