thoughtful

Word parts

thought + -ful

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ or /ˈθɔːtfəl/
• (US) enPR: thôt’fəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈθɔtfəl/

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Adjective

Positive thoughtful

Comparative more thoughtful

Superlative most thoughtful

1. If someone is thoughtful, then he or she likes to think, or, is kind and caring towards others.

Related words

• thought
• considerate