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Thoughtful Definition & Meaning

thoughtful
adjective
  1. having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful essay"
  2. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; "a thoughtful paper"
  3. acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man"
  4. taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"
  5. considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

"Thoughtful" in song lyrics

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  • "Lookin' to be bold and thoughtful"
    Eligh f/ Murs — Thought Process

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Frequently asked questions

What does thoughtful mean?
having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful essay" exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; "a thoughtful paper" acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man" taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing" considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
What part of speech is thoughtful?
Thoughtful is an adjective.
How many definitions does thoughtful have?
Thoughtful has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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