adj.
Pronunciation: ' tho ̇ t-f ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 a : absorbed in thought : MEDITATIVE b : characterized by careful reasoned thinking <a thoughtful essay>
2 a : having thoughts : HEEDFUL <became thoughtful about religion> b : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others <a kind and thoughtful friend>
– thought · ful · ly \ -f ə -l ē \ adverb
– thought · ful · ness noun