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thoughtfully

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thought·ful  (thôtfl)
adj.
1. Engrossed in thought; contemplative.
2. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought: a thoughtful essay.
3. Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.

thoughtful·ly adv.
thoughtful·ness n.
Synonyms: thoughtful, considerate, attentive, solicitous
These adjectives mean having or showing concern for the well-being of others. Although thoughtful and considerate are often used interchangeably, thoughtful implies a tendency to anticipate needs or wishes, whereas considerate stresses sensitivity to another's feelings: a thoughtful friend who brought me soup when I was sick; considerate, quiet neighbors.
Attentive suggests devoted, assiduous attention: a good editor who is attentive to detail.
Solicitous implies deep concern that often verges on anxiety or expresses itself in exaggerated and sometimes cloying attentiveness: was annoyed by a solicitous and meddlesome cousin. See Also Synonyms at pensive.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.thoughtfully - in a thoughtful manner; "he stared thoughtfully out the window"
thoughtlessly, unthinking, unthinkingly - in a thoughtless manner; "he stared thoughtlessly at the picture"
2.thoughtfully - showing consideration and thoughtfulness; "he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share"
thoughtlessly - showing thoughtlessness; "he treated his parents thoughtlessly"
Translations
Spanish thoughtfully [ˈθɔːtfəlɪ] advpensativamente; atentamente
French thoughtfully [ˈθɔːtfəlɪ] advpensivement; avec prévenance
German thoughtfully [ˈθɔːtfəlɪ] thought adv [look etc] → nachdenklich; [behave etc] → rücksichtsvoll; [provide] → rücksichtsvollerweise
Italian thoughtfully [ˈθɔːtfəlɪ] adv (= pensively) → con aria pensierosa

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"There may have been an error," said His Honour, thoughtfully - "the Court may have underestimated the value of the estate.
You will find that my maid thoughtfully kept her letter open until the last moment before post-time -- without, however, having any later news to give me than that Mrs.
Meanwhile Tess was walking thoughtfully among the gooseberry-bushes in the garden, and over Prince's grave.
 
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