American English
/ˈθɔt̚.fə.li/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: thoughtful
Showing that you care about other people's feelings and needs.
Practice out loudShowing that you care about other people's feelings and needs.
That was a thoughtful gift.
It's thoughtful of you to call.
Thoughtful often means considerate, not only someone who thinks a lot.
a thoughtful person · a thoughtful gift · a thoughtful gesture
a thoughtful + noun
be thoughtful toward + person
Showing careful thought and attention; not careless or rushed.
She gave a thoughtful answer.
He made a thoughtful decision.
a thoughtful answer · a thoughtful response · a thoughtful question
a thoughtful + noun
be thoughtful about + noun
That is kind and considerate of you.
That's thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
an action that shows care for someone
Sending flowers was a thoughtful gesture.