Cool MateMeaning of Thoughtful
quiet, because you are thinking
In simple words: Caring about others and their feelings.
Thoughtful in a sentence
- He looked thoughtful.
- They sat in thoughtful silence.
- She had a rather thoughtful expression on her face.
- She was quieter and more thoughtful than usual.
- The hotel manager was very kind and thoughtful.
- It was very thoughtful of you to send the flowers.
- Some thoughtful person had left out towels, soap and shampoo in our rooms.
- She seems thoughtful and considerate.
- It was a very thoughtful way of showing their appreciation.
- a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game
How to use Thoughtful
Use 'thoughtful' when describing someone who considers others' feelings. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, avoid using it sarcastically, as it can change the meaning.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'thoughtful' as 'thought-full' – your mind is full of caring thoughts.
Related words
Collocations with Thoughtful
- thoughtful gesture
- thoughtful person
- thoughtful consideration
- thoughtful reply
- very thoughtful
Synonyms for Thoughtful
- considerate, kind
Opposites of Thoughtful
- thoughtless
- inconsiderate
- selfish
Common mistakes with Thoughtful
- Confused with 'thoughtless' which means not considering others.
- Incorrectly used to describe things instead of people.
- Using it in a sarcastic tone where it doesn't fit the meaning.
Thoughtful appears in
Thoughtful in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متفكر، مراعٍ لمشاعر الآخرين
يهتم بالآخرين ومشاعرهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চিন্তাশীল, বিবেচনাপূর্ণ
অন্যদের কথা ভাবা বা তাদের অনুভূতি বোঝা।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachdenklich, rücksichtsvoll
Wenn man sich um andere und ihre Gefühle kümmert.
- SpanishEspañol
Considerado, Pensativo
Que se preocupa por los demás y sus sentimientos.
- Persianفارسی
مراقب، بافکر
مراقبت از دیگران و احساساتشان.
- FrenchFrançais
Réfléchi, attentionné
Qui pense aux autres et à leurs sentiments.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विचारशील
दूसरों और उनकी भावनाओं की परवाह करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Pensieroso, Premuroso
Che si preoccupa degli altri e dei loro sentimenti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pensativo, Atencioso
Que se importa com os outros e com os sentimentos deles.
- RussianРусский
Задумчивый, внимательный
Заботливый по отношению к другим и их чувствам.
- Urduاردو
سوچ سمجهہ کر، خیال کرنے والا
دوسروں اور ان کے احساسات کا خیال رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
体贴的，考虑周到的
关心他人及其感受。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Thoughtful
What does Thoughtful mean?
Caring about others and their feelings.
What is the definition of Thoughtful?
quiet, because you are thinking
How do you use Thoughtful in a sentence?
He looked thoughtful.
Can you give another example of Thoughtful?
They sat in thoughtful silence.
What are synonyms for Thoughtful?
Common alternatives include considerate, kind.
What is the opposite of Thoughtful?
Opposite meanings include thoughtless, inconsiderate, selfish.
What words go with Thoughtful?
It commonly pairs with thoughtful gesture, thoughtful person, thoughtful consideration, thoughtful reply, very thoughtful.
What are common mistakes when using Thoughtful?
Confused with 'thoughtless' which means not considering others. Incorrectly used to describe things instead of people. Using it in a sarcastic tone where it doesn't fit the meaning.
How do you pronounce Thoughtful?
US: /["/ˈθɔːtfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈθɔːtfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thoughtful?
Use 'thoughtful' when describing someone who considers others' feelings. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, avoid using it sarcastically, as it can change the meaning.
What CEFR level is Thoughtful?
"Thoughtful" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.