thoughtful

1. a. Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind. Source: opted

2. a. Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth. Source: opted

3. a. Anxious; solicitous; concerned. Source: opted

4. adj. having intellectual depth Source: wordnet

5. adj. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought Source: wordnet

6. adj. characterized by solemn, sincere manner Source: wordnet

7. adj. taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention Source: wordnet

8. adj. considerate of the feelings or well-being of others Source: wordnet

9. 1. Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind. War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades. Pope. 2. Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth. Glanvill. 3. Anxious; solicitous; concerned. Around her crowd distrust, and doubt, and fear, And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care. Prior. Syn. -- Considerate; deliberate; contemplative; attentive; careful; wary; circumspect; reflective; discreet. -- Thoughtful, Considerate. He who is habitually thoughtful rarely neglects his duty or his true interest; he who is considerate pauses to reflect and guard himself against error. One who is not thoughtful by nature, if he can be made considerate, will usually be guarded against serious mistakes. "He who is thoughtful does not forget his duty; he who is considerate pauses, and considers properly what is his duty. It is a recommendation to a subordinate person to be thoughtful in doing what is wished of him; it is the recommendation of a confidential person to be considerate, as he has often Crabb. -- Thought"ful*ly, adv. -- hought"ful*ness, n. Source: webster

10. j:100 s. having intellectual depth a. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought s. acting with or showing thought and good sense s. considerate of the feelings or well-being of others Source: ecdict

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