thoughtful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Showing kindness and care for what other people need or feel.

   It was very thoughtful of you to bring her some flowers.

2. 2
   adj

   Thinking carefully and seriously about something.

   She gave a thoughtful answer to the difficult question.

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

Topics