thoughtful
SayTHAWT-ful/ˈθɔtfl̩/UK/ˈθɔːtfl̩/
- 1Kind and caring about what other people need or feel.
Like a friend who remembers your birthday without being told.
It was thoughtful of her to bring soup when I was sick.
He gave such a thoughtful gift that I almost cried.
Similarcaring, considerate, attentive
Oppositethoughtless, inconsiderate, insensitive, unkind
- 2Thinking carefully about something before acting or deciding.
Like someone who checks the map before starting a trip.
She gave a thoughtful answer to the hard question.
After a thoughtful pause, he explained his plan.
Similarcareful, contemplative, pensive
Oppositesuperficial, careless, hasty, shallow
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Origin
It comes from the Middle English word thoȝtful, made from 'thought' plus '-ful'.