/ ˈθɔːtfl; NAmE / adjective
1.
quiet, because you are thinking :
He looked thoughtful.
They sat in thoughtful silence.
2.
( approving ) showing that you think about and care for other people
SYN considerate , kind :
It was very thoughtful of you to send the flowers.
3.
showing signs of careful thought :
a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game
► thought·ful·ly / -fəli; NAmE / adverb :
Martin looked at her thoughtfully.
She used the towel thoughtfully provided by her host.
► thought·ful·ness noun [ U ]