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thoughtful

adjective

Having intellectual depth

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈθɔːtfʊl

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adjective

  1. Having intellectual depth

    “A deeply thoughtful essay”

adjective

  1. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

    “A thoughtful paper”

adjective

  1. Characterized by solemn, sincere manner

    “A sensible young man”

adjective

  1. Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

    “Heedful of the warnings”

adjective

  1. Considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

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Example Sentences

A deeply thoughtful essay
A thoughtful paper
A sensible young man
The serious-minded doctor carefully considered what to do next.
Heedful of the warnings
So heedful a writer
Heedful of what they were doing

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