transcription, транскрипция: [ θɔ:tfʊl ]
1.
If you are thoughtful , you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something.
Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke...
= pensive
ADJ
• thought‧ful‧ly
Daniel nodded thoughtfully.
ADV : ADV with v
2.
If you describe someone as thoughtful , you approve of them because they remember what other people want, need, or feel, and try not to upset them.
...a thoughtful and caring man...
Thank you. That’s very thoughtful of you...
= considerate
≠ thoughtless
ADJ : oft ADJ of n [ approval ]
• thought‧ful‧ly
...the bottle of wine he had thoughtfully purchased for the celebrations.
ADV : ADV with v
• thought‧ful‧ness
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
N-UNCOUNT
3.
If you describe something such as a book, film, or speech as thoughtful , you mean that it is serious and well thought out.
...a thoughtful and scholarly book.
ADJ
• thought‧ful‧ly
...these thoughtfully designed machines.
ADV : ADV with v