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If you describe something such as a book, film, or speech as t_________, you mean that it is serious and well thought out.If you describe something such as a book, film, or speech as thoughtful, you mean that it is serious and well thought out.
...a thoughtful and scholarly book.
...these thoughtfully designed machines.
word thoughtful
full-definition
adjective
If you are thoughtful, you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something.
Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke.
He was looking very thoughtful.
She had a thoughtful expression on her face.
Daniel nodded thoughtfully.
If you describe someone as thoughtful, you approve of them because they remember what other people want, need, or feel, and try not to upset them.
...a thoughtful and caring man.
Thank you. That's very thoughtful of you.
It was a very kind and thoughtful gesture.
...the bouquet of flowers he had thoughtfully purchased for the celebrations.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
If you describe something such as a book, film, or speech as thoughtful, you mean that it is serious and well thought out.
...a thoughtful and scholarly book.
...these thoughtfully designed machines.
inflections thoughtfullythoughtfullythoughtfulnessthoughtfully
cefr-level C1

Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1

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