thoughtful: Meaning and Definition of

thought•ful

Pronunciation: (thôt'ful), [key]
— adj.
  1. showing consideration for others; considerate.
  2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay.
  3. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood.
  4. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one's safety.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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