/ Dictionary / Index T thoughtful: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: thought•ful Pronunciation: (thôt'ful), [key] — adj. showing consideration for others; considerate. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one's safety. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: thoughtful (Thesaurus) thought experiment thoughtless Related Content Daily Word Quiz: profiterole Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language